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Black Smoke Signals No Pope Elected

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 · 20h

What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected

With all eyes now on the Vatican after Pope Francis' death, here's a look at the conclave and its role in electing the next head of the Catholic Church. Francis died at age 88 and was remembered as a "pope among the people.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Black Smoke Signals No Pope Elected at First Conclave Vote

Black smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Wednesday, signalling that the 133 Catholic cardinals meeting in a secret conclave failed to elect a new pope on their first ballot.

Leo XIV, elevated by Francis, becomes 1st American pope

USA TODAY on MSN · 5h

When is Pope Leo XIV’s first mass? Date, start time, where to watch Robert Francis Prevost

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City on Thursday evening local time, signaling the era of a new pope's reign and the leader of the Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is now Pope Leo XIV following a two-day papal conclave seeking a successor to Pope Francis,

The Washington Post on MSN · 5h

Leo XIV, elevated by Francis, becomes first American pope

The election of a first North American pontiff came after the death of the first Latin American pope and signaled a relinquishing of papal authority from Europe.

U.S. News & World Report · 11h

USA Cardinal Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV

USA Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday and has taken the name Pope Leo XIV a senior cardinal announced to crowds in St. Peter's Square.

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CBS News · 11h

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 candidates.

BBC on MSN · 22h

New pope should 'carry on legacy of Francis'

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic cardinals are locked in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City until a new pontiff is chosen.

MassLive · 1d

Here’s the surprising effect Pope Francis’ death has had online

The death of Pope Francis has ignited widespread online curiosity about the process of electing the next leader of the Catholic Church. Francis died on April 21 and the Roman Catholic cardinals are in the midst of electing a new pope in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

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No new pope elected yet after black smoke pours out of Sistine Chapel's chimney

Cardinals failed again Thursday morning to find a successor to Pope Francis, sending black smoke billowing up through the ...

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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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White Smoke Pours from Sistine Chapel, Signaling Selection of New Pope

The new Pope, who has yet to be announced, was selected by a group of 133 cardinals, the highest number ever convened for a ...

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White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel as new pope elected

White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday (May 8) and the bells of St Peter's rang out, signalling that cardinals ...

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Pope Francis dies: Black smoke comes from Sistine Chapel chimney, no pope elected

Mass was held in St. Peter’s Basilica hours before 133 cardinals began the conclave to select the man who will replace Pope ...

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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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AP PHOTOS: Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel for a second day of voting to elect a new pope

Cardinals returned to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ballot failed ...

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New pope elected as white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel

White smoke was seen pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the College of Cardinals has chosen a successor to ...

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White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of a new pope

VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica ...

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Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Cardinals return for day 2 of voting in process to pick Pope Francis’ successor

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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