Julia Jacobo

6 days ago | southernillinoisnow.com | David Brennan |Jon Haworth |Julia Jacobo |Megan Forrester

(VATICAN CITY) — The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a two-thirds majority to elect a new pope for the Catholic Church. American cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the choice to replace Pope Francis. Bells at St. Peter’s Basilica rang and crowds cheered as the white smoke billowed from the chimney.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Brennan |Jon Haworth |Julia Jacobo |Megan Forrester

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of the available votes. If no clear choice has emerged after three days, balloting is suspended for 24 hours to allow cardinal electors time to reflect. Since 1831, no conclave has lasted more than four days.

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Julia Jacobo

It is unclear where the spacecraft will land, experts say. Venus is shown in this undated NASA image. NASAA failed Soviet-era spacecraft that became trapped in Earth’s orbit by mistake more than 50 years ago is expected to crash back down onto the planet in a matter of days, according to space experts. Cosmos 482 was launched in 1972 as part of the Soviet Union's Venera program, which intended to explore Venus, according to NASA.

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Julia Jacobo

The first-of-its kind legislation will raise money for environmental projects. Tropical landscape with lush gardens, a lagoon-style pool, and buildings of Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club, Oahu, Kapolei, Hawaii, July 27, 2024. Smith Collection/gado/Gado via Getty ImagesHawaii has passed legislation to increase people staying at hotels to help the islands cope with the increasing pressures from climate change.

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Julia Jacobo

The Eta Aquarids will be active until late May. The Eta Aquariids meteor shower appears in the night sky in Kandalama, Sri Lanka, May 5, 2024. Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesA meteor shower known for the speed of its shooting stars is expected to peak on Monday, according to astronomers. The Eta Aquarids -- a meteor shower that originates from Halley's Comet -- have been active since April 20.