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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.

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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 traditional path.

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Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

the Catholic Church Will Choose a New Pope

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Catholics react to first American pope

Catholics young and old watched in anticipation today after the white smoke appeared, waiting to see who was chosen as the new pope.

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‘Truly the universal church’: Triad Catholic priest reacts to election of first American pope

Father Christopher Brock, chaplain at Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School in Kernersville, says the election of an American pope marks an exciting moment for young American Catholics and the church more broadly.

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Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring fervor among Africa's young.

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Francis, the Pope of a generation: "Young people ask the cardinals to choose another like him"

Catholic teenagers reclaim the figure of the Argentine and await a new Pontiff with whom they also "connect". "Many young ...

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‘A new era:’ Young Catholics are hopeful for Pope Leo XIV’s papacy

For many young Catholics, Pope Leo XIV’s election into the papacy is promising. Some members of Gen Z, who are now in their ...

From age to fervor, Oklahoma Catholics weigh in on what they'd like to see in the next pope

Members of St. Monica Catholic Church discussed their views just ahead of the start of the conclave of cardinals tasked with ...

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Pope Francis speaks to young people at festival via pre-recorded video

Pope Francis thanked the young people for their desire to take action to make the world a better place. He blessed the crowd, adding "don’t forget to pray for me." Death did not stop Pope ...

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Election of new pope engages Virginia's young Catholics through digital media

The Catholic Church has named a new pope, capturing the attention of people worldwide who watched the conclave process and ...

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How does the new Pope compare to his predecessors?

The Catholic Church now has its newest pope, after Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the 267th pontiff, becoming Pope Leo XIV.

Germany's new Chancellor Merz congratulates the new pope

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated "His Holiness Pope Leo XIV" on being elected to head the Catholic ...

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Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...

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