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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.

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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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Papal Conclave Convenes to Elect Pope Francis’s Successor

The College of Cardinals met Wednesday in Vatican City to begin the process of electing a new Pope, weeks after the death of Pope Francis. The papal conclave meets 15 to 20 days after the Pope’s death.

Leo XIV is the first American pope

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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 Francis and lead the Roman Catholic Church. The new pontiff, who has taken the name Leo XIV,

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Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pope Leo's brother thinks he'll be another Pope Francis

Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

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Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first mass and more

A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced the day after stunning the world with the election of the first pope from the United States in the Church's history.

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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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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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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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New pope watched Ralph Fiennes' “Conclave” before vote 'so he knew how to behave' during election

Pope Leo XIV's brother revealed that the religious leader saw the Oscar-winning drama hours before cardinals elected him.

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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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Pope Leo watched Conclave movie and played Wordle before being elected new pontiff, brother reveals

Pope Leo watched Conclave movie and played Wordle before being elected new pontiff, brother reveals - The new head of 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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Black Smoke Emitted From Sistine Chapel: No Pope Elected On First Day Of Conclave (Live Updates)

As cardinals gather at the Sistine Chapel to begin voting for a successor to Pope Francis, there is no single frontrunner, ...

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