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Conclave to elect a new pope officially begins

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.

USA Today · 2d

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.

Las Vegas Sun · 3d

The conclave to elect a new pope officially begins as the doors to the Sistine Chapel close

The conclave to elect a new pope has officially begun, with a Vatican official calling out “extra omnes” and the doors to the Sistine Chapel closing

Catholic church, pope and conclave

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 3d

Conclave schedule: How the Catholic church picks a new pope

Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.

The Courier Journal · 2d

See the conclave live as the Catholic Church elects a new pope

The papal conclave begins Wednesday, May 7. There's no timeline for it to conclude. A new Pope could be selected in a matter of hours, days, weeks or even years. The voting is done in secrecy, with the results signaled by plumes of smoke — black meaning the voting will continue, and white smoke meaning a new pontiff has been selected.

The Washington Post on MSN · 7d

Before a new pope, a tug-of-war for the soul of the Catholic Church

As cardinals prepare for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn over the direction of the church.

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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 ...

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The conclave has started. What to know about the selection of a pope

The first thing the new pope will do is choose a name. In the history of the papacy, the most commonly used name has been ...

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How long will the conclave last? When to expect a new pope

The conclave will last until there has been a two-thirds majority vote for the next pope. Just one vote will be held on May 7 ...

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How Pope Francis shaped the papal conclave to reflect a changing church

For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...

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Conclave to select new pope begins May 7 in Vatican City. What New Yorkers should know

A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...

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What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis.

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Papal Conclave 2025: Who will lead Catholic Church next? Key dates, candidates, betting odds & more

With the passing of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is preparing to choose its next spiritual leader, a decision that ...

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With A New Pope, ‘Conclave’ Becomes The Most Relevant Movie Of The Year

Already, “Conclave” appears to be the most relevant movie of the year, whether by coincidence or providence. The inner ...

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