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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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Conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor begins. Here's how the new pontiff will be chosen.

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.

The New York Times · 2d

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.

Pope Leo XIV became the conclave's stealth candidate

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The Independent on MSN · 22m

Pope Leo XIV live updates: New pontiff prays at tomb of Francis ahead of first Sunday address

New pontiff prays at tomb of Francis ahead of first Sunday address - The new pope will give his first Sunday blessing and address in St Peter's Square in the Vatican today

ABC News on MSN · 1d

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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

How Pope Leo XIV became the conclave’s stealth candidate

Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate then many outside the Vatican knew.

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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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AP PHOTOS: Day 1 of the conclave at the Vatican to pick the next pope

Catholic cardinals from around the world gathered in the Vatican on Wednesday for the start of the conclave, the ...

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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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When will the 2025 conclave bring a new pope? Here's how long it's taken to see white smoke in the past

The conclave takes place in the Sistine Chapel, behind sealed doors. Along with all Vatican staff involved ... in two or three days. In 2013, Pope Francis was elected after five ballots held ...

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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As Vatican staff take oath of secrecy for 2025 conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope

Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 ...

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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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