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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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 Leo

CNN on MSN · 45m

A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church

I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my short conversation with Cardinal Robert Prevost, I could tell he was a good listener,

Associated Press News on MSN · 2d

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.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

What is Pope Leo XIV doing on his first full day as head of the Catholic Church?

Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's up to in the coming days.

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 ...

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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 ...

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 about the conclave to elect the next pope

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a ...

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 ...

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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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The Catholic Church has elected the first American pope to succeed Francis. Here's who he is.

Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago will succeed Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, the first ...

ABC11 on MSN6h

Cary pastor reflects on significance of US-born Pope at first Sunday Mass since conclave

The faithful gathered for Sunday Mass for the first time since Chicago native Robert Prevost was selected as the next pontiff. His election marks a meaningful new chapter for the church nationwide.

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