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Conclave to elect a new pope has begun

ABC News on MSN · 29m

Papal conclave live updates: White smoke signals new pope elected

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.

UPI on MSN · 15m

Papal conclave: White smoke, bells announce new pope chosen

Thousands in Vatican Square cheered as white smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope has been chosen.

The Oklahoman · 12m

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 pope.

Conclave, Pope Francis

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 52m

Who Will Be the Next Pope? A Visual Guide to the Conclave

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church are casting their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key players and factions.

The New York Times · 2h

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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 traditional path.

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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 ...

19hon MSN

Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens

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

4h

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 ...

5h

Gen Z students at Houston's University of St. Thomas tune in for pope conclave during finals week

St. Thomas students have one eye on their textbooks and another on the Sistine Chapel where the College of Cardinals is ...

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