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No pope chosen in day’s 1st ballots

USA TODAY · 1h

Black smoke signals no pope named in today's first conclave ballots: Live updates

The cardinals are shut off from the world for the secretive voting that will result in new leadership for the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

Associated Press News · 1h

Live updates: No pope chosen in day’s first ballots as black smoke billows

The conclave to elect the new pope brought no new updates as the Sistine Chapel chimney billowed black smoke, indicating no new pontiff had been selected.

Black smoke signals no new pope, as faithful say waiting is 'experience of hope'

The next vote will take place around17:30 (16:30 BST) - no smoke will signal no decision has been reached, white smoke that there is a new pope

pope, College of Cardinals

Associated Press News · 26m

How many days and votes does it take to elect a pope? History offers some clues

How long does it take to choose a pope? The Vatican doesn’t publish official data on the number of votes or tallies in past conclaves, and sources compiling their own data are not in complete agreement.

The Washington Post · 1d

Cardinals to begin the solemn and secret voting ritual to elect a new pope

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 Catholic cardinals are beginning the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a new pope, opening the most geographicall

Las Vegas Sun · 22h

Senior cardinal urges conclave voters to pick a pope who seeks unity ahead of secret voting ritual

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis

Francis, Next Pope

Newsweek on MSN · 1h

Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his priorities and vision for 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 candidates to be the next pope.

Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process

Who will be the next pope? The decision will be made by 133 cardinals who begin meeting in conclave from 16:30 (14:30GMT) in the 15th Century Sistine Chapel. The cardinals, all under 80, will debate and then vote for their preferred candidate until a single name secures the support of two-thirds of them.

Pope Francis, Papal conclave

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 New York Times · 12h

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

Follow live updates on the conclave to elect a new pope. The death of Pope Francis last month at the age of 88 set off grief and mourning around the world — along with a complex process to find a successor.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Cardinals convene for 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor

The Catholic Church's cardinal electors are set to choose a successor to Pope Francis, with the 2025 papal conclave about to begin.

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Black smoke emerges in St Peter's Square, indicating no decision on new pope

The next vote will take place at approximately 17:30 (16:30 BST) - black smoke signals no decision has been reached, white ...

2h

Fact Check: Kissinger and Rockefeller incorrectly identified in photo with Pope Francis

The late former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller have been ...

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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 ...

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Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...

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Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope after the first ballot fails

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

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Before Pope Francis died, this is where he directed his remaining money to go

Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...

9hon MSN

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 ...

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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 ...

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