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Pope Francis, Rome and Conclave

The New York Times · 14h

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

The conclave to select a new pope after Francis' death officially begins in Rome

Who will be the next pope? 133 cardinals have started the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

Papal conclave: All cardinals who will elect a new pope arrive in Rome

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te sent his congratulations to the newly appointed Pope Leo on Friday, saying Taiwan looks forward to building on existing ties to advance peace and justice, with China giving a more low-key reaction.

A short history of weird papal conclaves

USA TODAY · 1d

What was the longest conclave in history? What was the shortest conclave? Here's details

The conclave to elect a new pope has begun, but how long will it last? Here's the longest and shortest a conclave has lasted in history.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

A short history of weird papal conclaves, from open bribery to riots

Papal conclaves have featured calls of election fraud and bribery so gauche that riches were wheeled in on donkey carts.

Look back at conclaves through history

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It's time for a conclave—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 ...

The Mirror US on MSN23h

Priest with a very famous brother spotted in Rome for conclave as new pope elected

As the conclave reconvened in Italy on Thursday to elect Pope Leo XIV as the successor to Pope Francis, a priest who has a ...

17hon MSN

As the Conclave Concludes, Catholicism Is at a Crossroads

The question facing the conclave is whether the cardinals want to continue in the direction set by Pope Francis.

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Catholic Cardinals Reportedly Consulted ‘Conclave’ Film Ahead of Ongoing Vote for Next Pope

According to Politico, the 2024 thriller has been a “helpful research tool” for clerics to learn about how the process works.

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Fans stunned as The Sopranos star’s priest brother involved in papal conclave in Rome

Talk about the most random fact for the week!' ...

Good Morning America45m

Harry Styles joined Vatican crowd during Pope Leo XIV's conclave election

Harry Styles was photographed by eagle-eyed onlookers in Rome on Thursday as Pope Leo XIV was elected the new pontiff.

The Times-Tribune19h

Area Catholic leaders, visitors in Rome react to new pope’s election

A group of Northeast Pennsylvania residents witnessed history. A group of 48 people from Luzerne and Lackawanna counties ...

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As 'Born in the U.S.A.' plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV

ROME — (AP) — Speakers blasted songs including "Born in the U.S.A." and "American Pie" as six cardinal electors from the ...

spot on news US on MSN1d

Conclave in Rome: Four Ballot Rounds Scheduled for Thursday

After black smoke appeared on the first day of the conclave, the search for Pope Francis's successor continues. The 133 ...

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