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How Long Will the Papal Conclave Last? Here's What We Know

After the death of a Pope, a papal conclave—an incredibly secretive and important process—takes place in the Vatican as cardinals determine who will next lead the Catholic Church.Following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21,

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Cardinals process to Sistine Chapel to begin papal conclave

The conclave to choose the next pope begins Wednesday, with cardinals from around the world gathering in the Vatican to partake in the centuries-old tradition. Cardinal electors are walking in procession to the Sistine Chapel,

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Papal conclave begins with cardinals’ procession

A total of 133 eligible cardinals left the Pauline Chapel in a processional headed toward the Sistine Chapel.

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The New York Times · 9h

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic Church.

Soap Central on MSN · 19h

Papal conclave begins: All we know so far a new pope to be elected after Pope Francis' passing

The Catholic Church has embarked on a historic process known as the Papal Conclave after the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025.

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What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.

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Papal conclave live updates: Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pope

The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday, signaling that the 133 cardinals ...

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White smoke at papal conclave! Who is new Pope? Robert Francis Prevost. What we know

The 2025 papal conclave is underway. Who will be the new pope when the white smoke settles? Who is the odds-on favorite? Are there Indiana ties? What we know.

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Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV, and how will his political views shape his papacy?

Former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was selected Thursday by the papal conclave to succeed Pope ...

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Black Smoke Rises Over the Vatican as Conclave Begins Voting for New Pope

Cardinals meet to elect Pope Francis’ successor—will the Church continue his inclusive legacy or return to a more ...

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Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

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The Catholic Church has elected the first American pope to succeed Francis. Here's who he is.

Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago will succeed Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, the first ...

Pope Leo XIV elected: Live updates after Cardinal Prevost named 1st American pontiff by conclave

"Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the ...

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Moments before the white smoke, seagulls were stealing the show during papal conclave

Since livestream cameras went up early Wednesday morning, a handful of seagulls have hopped around the Sistine Chapel chimney ...

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