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2025 papal conclave begins at Vatican, with black smoke indicating no new pope chosen in first vote

The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Papal conclave live updates: Cardinals gather at Vatican to elect next pope

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of the available votes.

UPI on MSN · 2d

First conclave vote at Vatican produces no new pope

A conclave of as many as 250 Catholic cardinals at the Vatican produced black smoke, indicating no result, following the first vote to elect a new pope on Wednesday evening.

Pope Francis, Conclave

The Washington Post on MSN · 6h

How Pope Leo XIV became the conclave’s stealth candidate

Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate then many outside the Vatican knew.

The New York Times · 1d

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.

USA Today · 1d

Midwestern native Robert Francis Prevost has been named as Pope Francis' successor.

Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost.

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Was Harry Styles in the Vatican Crowd at Pope Leo XIV’s Conclave Election?

Harry Styles, 31, was seemingly spotted by fans in the crowd gathered in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican on Thursday, May ...

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Pope Leo XIV’s $199K Childhood Home Is Swiftly Taken Off Market Hours After Conclave When Owner Realized He Could ‘Make a Larger Profit’

Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Dolton, IL, had been listed for $199,000; however, its owner delisted it shortly after ...

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Watch Live Chimney Cam: Vatican conclave Casts First Vote to Elect New Pope

All eyes are on the chimney over the Sistine Chapel for signs of white smoke that will herald the election of a new pope.

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Conclave begins in the Vatican: What to know about the election for the next pope

Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. Here’s what to know.

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‘Pope Crave’ Meme Artist Explains How ‘Conclave’ Fan Account Became a Real Vatican News Feed

Pope Crave' co-founder explains how posting memes about Vatican thriller 'Conclave' led to their account covering the election of Pope Leo XIV.

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 workings of Vatican affairs now have a spotlight unlike we’ve ever seen in pop ...

Moments before the white smoke, seagulls were stealing the show during papal conclave

Since livestream cameras went up early Wednesday morning, a handful of seagulls have hopped around the Sistine Chapel chimney ...

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