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Pope Francis, Papal and Conclave

ABC News on MSN · 16m

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 working inside had reached a two-thirds majority to elect a new pope for the Catholic Church.

The Washington Post on MSN · 14h

Live updates: On Day 2 of conclave, black smoke again shows no new pope chosen

Cardinals have returned to the Sistine Chapel for the second day of the secretive process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

USA TODAY on MSN · 20h

Conclave smoke livestream May 7: Watch for results of papal election

The College of Cardinals − bishops and Vatican officials selected by Francis − entered the Sistine Chapel May 7 for a first round of conclave voting. The cardinals are tasked with voting for one of their colleagues to take over the role of pontiff.

Conclave to elect a new pope has begun

The New York Times · 4h

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

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.

First American pope selected at conclave to replace Francis

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV.

USA Today · 10h

After conclave ends, another long-shot bet elected as new pope

As the papal conclave concluded, bettors around the world to wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

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Pope Leo XIV Makes History As First U.S. Pope Chosen To Lead Catholic Church

Plumes of white smoke streaming from a Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday signaled that a new leader of the Roman Catholic ...

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New pope elected: Cardinals choose next leader of Catholic Church

The papal conclave was officially over at around 6 p.m. local time Thursday after white smoke was seen rising from the ...

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Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV said “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message of peace and dialogue “without fear.” ...

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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President Trump Reacts to Catholic Church Picking the First American Pope in History

U.S. President Donald Trump quickly reacted to the appointment of the first American pope on Thursday, May 8. Pope Leo XIV, ...

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Who is the new pope? Meet Pope Leo XIV, the first American leader of the Catholic Church.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been named the first American pope of the Catholic Church. What to know about Pope Leo ...

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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...

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