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Pope Francis, Conclave

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.

ABC News on MSN · 15h

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.

The Washington Post · 20h

What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis

See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history

USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history

Prevost's selection was a surprise, as he was not among some of the top contenders expected to succeed the progressive, popular Pope Francis. He was ordained in 1981 as a member of the Order of Saint Augustine.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 6h

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost selected as first US pope. What we know about Pope Leo XIV

In a process that could've taken weeks, months or even years, and has in the past, the new pope was chosen in the third round over two days. The conclave began on Wednesday, and white smoke appeared on Thursday, meaning a new pope is ready to be announced.

TIME on MSN · 3h

World Leaders React as Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pope

Leaders around the world have begun congratulating Robert Francis Prevost for being chosen to succeed Pope Francis.

New pope chosen: Is this the shortest conclave? What to know about election, white smoke

This selection comes after two days of conclave in the Sistine Chapel, tying the modern record for the fastest selection of a ...

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

On Day 2, the cardinals will begin their day with a mass in the Pauline Chapel and then retreat to the Sistine Chapel for ...

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New Pope Elected: Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Emerges Victorious From Conclave After White Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen as the 267th Pope elected by 133 cardinals locked inside the Sistine ...

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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 ...

Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Conclave elects a new pope as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

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California’s LGBTQ+ community watches conclave and hopes Pope Francis’ progressive moves endure

LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...

Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

The conclave to select a new pope has begun

The Catholic Church has begun the highly choreographed process of choosing its new leader following the death of Pope Francis. Follow here for the latest news from the Vatican.

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Pope Francis, Conclave

See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history

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