In a surprise pick, the conclave elected 69-year-old Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost. Here’s how it all went down.

Johnson also noted, "A stereotypical association of the colour of the smoke — white (positive) and black (negative) — lies behind the use of the two contrasting smoke colours." Over the years ...

Whether it is black — meaning the majority has not been reached — or white — meaning the new pope has been elected — is a matter of extreme importance to the billions of Catholics living ...

While this process is held in secrecy, the rest of the world is informed on the group's daily decisions by white or black-colored smoke funneled from the top of the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke ...

After the ballots are pierced, they are burned in a cylindrical stove at the end of the voting session. Black smoke from the ...

In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked. By Elisabetta ...

Tradition holds that black smoke indicates the cardinals have not yet agreed on a new leader, while white smoke signals that a new Pope has been elected. But what kind of smoke is it exactly?

Tailoring Black Style,” with a black silk gown, featuring a long scarf, sweeping white statement sleeve, and a pleated skirt. The theme and dress code both honor black dandyism and “[explore ...

American cardinals who voted in the conclave played down the significance of the new pope’s roots in the United States, ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Organist Nancy Faust will return for the White Sox 125th anniversary ... and consistency,” Martin told the Sun-Times. “Doing six years in the minor ...

Vinnie Duber / Sun-Times Share Rain brought an early end to the finale of the White Sox’ series with the visiting Astros on Sunday afternoon at Rate Field. As the crowd belted out “Take Me Out ...