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New Pope Selected: White Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel

As cardinals gather at the Sistine Chapel to vote for a successor to Pope Francis, there is no single frontrunner, and it remains unclear whether the new pope will align with Francis’s more inclusive ideology.

Associated Press News · 7h

Moment white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel as new Pope is chosen

The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers as the white smoke billowed into the air. It meant the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

National Review on MSN · 9h

White Smoke Pours from Sistine Chapel, Signaling Selection of New Pope

The new Pope, who has yet to be announced, was selected by a group of 133 cardinals, the highest number ever convened for a papal conclave.

Black Smoke Signals No Pope Elected

The New York Times · 5h

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.

ABC · 17h

What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected

With all eyes now on the Vatican after Pope Francis' death, here's a look at the conclave and its role in electing the next head of the Catholic Church. Francis died at age 88 and was remembered as a "pope among the people.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Black Smoke Signals No Pope Elected at First Conclave Vote

Black smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Wednesday, signalling that the 133 Catholic cardinals meeting in a secret conclave failed to elect a new pope on their first ballot.

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When is Pope Leo XIV’s first mass? Date, start time, where to watch Robert Francis Prevost

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City on Thursday evening local time, signaling the era ...

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Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Cardinals return for day 2 of voting in process to pick Pope Francis’ successor

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

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New pope should 'carry on legacy of Francis'

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic cardinals are locked in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City until a new ...

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Watch 'Conclave.' How to view the 2024 movie about the pope selection

Cardinals from around the world are at the Sistine Chapel in Rome for the papal conclave to select the new head of the Catholic Church following the April 21 death of Pope Francis. The strictly ...

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