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Chimney at Sistine Chapel - from which white or black smoke will appear during the conclave

How to watch for the white smoke to confirm next Pope

Pope Francis receives US vice president JD Vance at the Vatican on Sunday (Vatican Media via AP)

Vladimir McTavish: Farewell to Pope Francis – a truly remarkable man

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Capital's faith leaders deserve our thanks - Ian Murray

18 amazing old photos of Edinburgh in 1982

Pope Francis

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

Sinead O'Connor, who shot to worldwide fame in the 1990s, has died at the age of 56

Rest in peace Sinead O’Connor, nothing compared 2 U - Susan Dalgety

Susan Boyle made a surprise appearance on the Britain's Got Talent final and told Ant and Dec about suffering a stroke.

Singing star Susan Boyle reveals health scare

The Declaration of Arbroath was due to go on display in Edinburgh three years ago but plans had to be postponed because of the pandemic. (Picture: National Records of Scotland)

Iconic Scottish document on display for first time in 18 years

The International Exhibition on the Meadows, 1886.

Timeline of 150 years of Edinburgh's history

Twitter Blue, the social media platform’s subscription service that allows users to buy a blue verification badge for the first time, has gone live in the UK.

Goodbye to the blue tick: Twitter removes verified marks

Pope Francis recently said that 'the English resolved the requests from Scotland' about independence in 'the English way' (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Pope Francis in hospital with respiratory infection

Pope Francis attends the funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as pallbearers carry the coffin at the end of the funeral mass at St. Peter's square

Mourners gather to pay respects at Pope Benedict XVI funeral

Pope Benedict made a point of greeting children when he went among the crowds. Arriving at the Archbishop's house in Morningside for lunch, he surprised everyone by going back out to the street for a walkabout. Pupils from St Peter's RC Primary were there to sing and cheer but got an unexpected close encounter with pontiff when he came over, blessed two of the pupils, shook hands with about ten others and even kissed a neighbour's baby.

Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Edinburgh - in pictures

Crowds of young people welcome Pope John Paul II to Murrayfield Stadium during his 1982 visit to Scotland.

27 amazing pictures of Pope John Paul II's visit to Edinburgh in 1982

The Miss World competition was moved from its original venue, Nigeria, after violence erupted over the country's hosting of the contest.

WATCH: A Brief history of Miss World

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will not travel to Glasgow for Cop26 next month. (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope will not travel to Glasgow for climate conference
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will not travel to Glasgow for Cop26 next month.
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Iraq's President Barham Saleh and his wife Sarbagh bid farewell to Pope Francis at Baghdad International Airport (Picture: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)

Why I found Pope France's visit to Iraq surprisingly moving – Angus Robertson

The Pope appears to have ‘liked’ a racy photo on Instagram - but does he use soc...

Louise Marhsall plays Scotland the Brave followed by Sunshine on Leith

Watch as Leith bagpiper belts out Scotland the Brave followed by Sunshine on Lei...

Pope Francis asks Christians all over Scotland to join in the Lord's Prayer tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25)

Pope invites Christians across Scotland to join in the Lord’s Prayer

Susan Boyle at the Usher Hall

Susan Boyle at Edinburgh's Usher Hall - "I got chased into a loo once..." Ahead ...

The Declaration of Arbroath.

Declaration of Arbroath to be displayed in Edinburgh to mark 700th anniversary

Pope Francis was handed a Celtic top by members of the crowd - believed to be Scottish tourists. Picture: Sancta Familia Media

Scottish boy, 7, gifts Pope Francis a Celtic top in Vatican City

We celebrate Guy Fawkes or Bonfire Night with fireworks - here's why (Photo: Shutterstock)

Bonfire Night traditions: Why do we celebrate Guy Fawkes?

Pope Francis was speaking at the Vatican (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis compares abortion to 'hiring a hitman' in speech

Picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Hilarious tweet showing Pope Francis reaction to Daniel O'Donnell's performance ...

Scotlands sectarianism can be traced back to Calvanist revulsion for Romanist beliefs. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Helen Martin: Don't blame Catholic schools for sectarianism
EVERY so often in the Evening News letters page, a reader calls for an end to Catholic schools, insisting that they create and feed sectarianism in Scotland.
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First look at Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce in new film

The case could be returning to the courts.

Charlie Gard case set to return to courts

Fireworks above Edinburgh Castle mark the arrival of New Year on January 1. PIC Jane Barlow/TSPL.

When Scottish New Year was celebrated on March 25

Louise Marshall at the National TV Awards

Leith musician pipes for millions at TV awards

Caroline Aherne died aged just 52. Picture: Matthew Pover

Karen Koren: Caroline Aherne will be sorely missed

Corinne Barber and the Pope. Picture: L'Osservatore Romano

Corinne Barber meets Pope after online campaign

Susan Boyle has been tormented by the calls. Picture: Jane Barlow

Susan Boyle threatened by sectarian abuse caller

Keith O'Brien on his appointment as cardinal. Pic: Ian Rutherford

Pope revokes rights of Cardinal Keith O’Brien

Maria Capaldi celebrates with Sir Tom Farmer and Lord Provost Donald Wilson. Picture: Greg Macvean

Pope’s birthday blessing sent to city centenarian

Installing speed bumps isn't as effective as 20mph zones. Picture: Bill Henry

Letters: Council is doing the right thing with 20mph zones

St Andrew's Day celebrations will take place in St Andrew Square. Picture: Comp

Ice skating and live music to mark St Andrew’s Day

Cardinal Keith O'Brien. Picture: Jane Barlow

Cardinal Keith O’Brien to leave Scotland

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John Gibson: Our Harry off on a jolly again

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Talk of the Town: Doughnut craze will pass. Maybe

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Martin Hannan: Church has lost all its credibility

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Leader: ‘Church must learn from its past mistakes’

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Gina Davidson: Cardinal’s move a sign of change

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Susan Morrison: It can take the patience of a saint to be Pope these days

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Margo MacDonald: Nanny doesn’t know best now

Cardinal Keith O’Brien leads service despite painful gout

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Helen Martin: A load of idiots caught in the net

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Martin Hannan: Sex abuse must be investigated

Double crossword

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John Gibson: Tommy’s more reliable than trams

Attraction calls on visitors to celebrate Vulcan plane’s 60th year

Letters: City future healthy thanks to much-maligned trams

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Devine urges campaigners to lobby Pope

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First Minister banned from Pope visit