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Black smoke billows over Vatican on 1st day of conclave

USA TODAY · 2h

No pope named as black smoke rises on papal conclave's first day: Live updates

Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become the next pope.

ABC News on MSN · 14h

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.

The Washington Post · 2h

Black smoke billows over Vatican on first day of conclave

Crowds in St. Peter’s Square learned the first secret vote of the papal conclave did not select a new pope on May 7 with the emission of black smoke. When a new pope is chosen, the smoke released will be white.

Pope Francis, Papal conclave

The New York Times · 2h

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.

ABC News on MSN · 6h

Papal conclave, process to elect next pope, begins at the Vatican

The papal conclave, the secretive election process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commences on Wednesday.

al.com on MSN · 1h

Conclave begins: How long before new pope is revealed? Who is the most likely next pope?

The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.

WCJB TV20 on MSN1h

Local reactions on cardinals gathered in Rome for papal conclave, no pope chosen yet

Every cardinal has their idea on who the next pope should be, which is the reason why this conclave might go a bit longer ...

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The elite Swiss Guard watching over conclave have a dramatic role as papal bodyguards

The Swiss Guard, the pope’s iconic bodyguards, look ceremonial but in the pageantry of the Renaissance-style uniform lies the ...

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Cardinals are actually watching Conclave for advice on how to pick the new pope

The College of Cardinals have convened for the papal conclave. Several of these cardinals are watching the movie for advice ...

Video: Students at Chicago Catholic school learn valuable lessons in mock conclave

As cardinals in Rome get ready for the papal conclave, some kids in Chicago got an idea of their job ahead with a special ...

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Americans visiting Rome describe what they want in next pope

The papal conclave is convening on Wednesday to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor. And for Americans who ...

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It's conclave time—and frugality is in, extravagance is out

Intrigue, fashion, humility, faith—133 cardinal electors have descended on Rome to choose a new pope and their every move and ...

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Where to watch the 2025 conclave: TV channels, streaming info, more

The papal conclave begins Wednesday, May 7, when cardinals gather to elect the next pope. Here's how to watch coverage in the ...

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College of Cardinals meet Wednesday, could elect a new pope within hours, days

The College of Cardinals will meet beginning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to vote in a papal conclave -- a secret ballot where two ...

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