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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 Church.

HuffPost · 4h

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 culture, giving “life imitates art” a whole new meaning.

USA Today · 1d

After conclave ends, another long-shot bet elected as new pope

As the papal conclave concluded, bettors around the world to wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

Roman Catholic Church’s future under Pope Leo XIV

The Washington Post on MSN · 6d

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.

Associated Press News on MSN · 12h

Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born missionary took the name Leo XIV.

ABC News on MSN · 2h

The Roman Catholic Church’s future under Pope Leo XIV

ABC News’ Linsey Davis reports on the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s name and what it hints at for the future of his papacy.

Cardinals Vote in Vatican for a 2nd Day to Elect a New Pope

New York Post · 2d

Conclave to elect a new pope begins as 133 Catholic cardinals file into Sistine Chapel

The conclave to select the next pope has begun after Catholic cardinals from across the world filed into the Sistine Chapel Wednesday before sealing themselves inside.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

The Latest: Cardinals Vote in the Vatican for a Second Day to Elect a New Pope

The 133 cardinals are expected to vote again in the morning after spending the night sequestered at the Vatican residences. On Wednesday evening, black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave.

Seattle Times · 1d

Cardinals watched ‘Conclave’ to prepare for real Vatican vote

Some have watched it in the cinema,” one cleric involved said, adding that the movie accurately portrays how the conclave works.

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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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 ...

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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‘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.

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Cenla bishop reacts to Pope Leo XIV’s ascension to leader of the Catholic Church

The Bishop of Alexandria said he was shocked and surprised when the Catholic Church announced a new pope, who was born and raised in the United States.

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President Trump Reacts to Catholic Church Picking the First American Pope in History

U.S. President Donald Trump quickly reacted to the appointment of the first American pope on Thursday, May 8. Pope Leo XIV, ...

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