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A step-by-step look at Papal Conclave

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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Who are the top papal contenders?

As dozens of cardinals arrived for their pre-conclave meetings on Friday, it was probably not lost on them that the next pope was among them. So, who

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How a new Pope is chosen: A step-by-step look at the Papal Conclave

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the papal conclave, an event marked by history, secrecy, and sacred tradition.

1st conclave vote at Vatican produces no new pope

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2025 conclave Day 2 brings more black smoke, as cardinals continue voting to pick a new pope at Vatican

A new pope will be selected when a candidate gets a two-thirds-plus-one majority vote by the cardinal electors. White smoke will be sent up the chimney of the Sistine Chapel when that happens, to indicate a new pope has been chosen.

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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 conservative path?

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First conclave vote at Vatican produces no new pope

A conclave of as many as 250 Catholic cardinals at the Vatican produced black smoke, indicating no result, following the first vote to elect a new pope on Wednesday evening.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates 1st Mass

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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 celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis' successor

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American pope, meeting with the cardinals who chose him to lead the Catholic Church and follow in Pope Francis’ reform-minded footsteps.

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Who's the pope? Conclave ends with first American pope, who will go by Leo XIV

Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost.

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 ...

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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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Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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What Did the New Pope Do While Waiting for the Conclave? He Watched the Conclave Movie, of Course — Oh, and It Turns Out He's a Gamer

If you've ever wondered what a prospective Pope does to pass the time, wonder no more; according to a close family member, ...

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