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Live Coverage: New Pope Announcement from Papal Conclave
Bishops and other senior officials of the Catholic Church will gather in the Sistine Chapel for the second day of voting on May 8 to elect Pope Francis' successor. ...
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Historic Moment: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First US Pope
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been named the first U.S. pope, selected Thursday by 133 cardinals from across the globe on the second day of the papal conclave in Rome. ...
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Historic Moment: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First U.S. Pope
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been named the first U.S. pope, selected Thursday by 133 cardinals from across the globe on the second day of the papal conclave in Rome. ...
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New Pope Elected: White Smoke Signals Vatican Decision
White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Rome on Thursday afternoon, signaling 133 cardinals locked inside had elected a successor to Pope Francis. ...
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Crafting the Pope's Official Attire: A Look at Rome's Tailors
May 8, 2025 / 12:25 PM EDT / CBS News As the papal conclave ends with the emergence of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel to sign...
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New Pope Chosen: White Smoke Signals Selection at Vatican
Updated on: May 8, 2025 / 12:40 PM EDT / CBS News ...
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New Pope Elected: White Smoke Signals Decision
White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday. Andrew Medichini/AP ...
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Cardinals Select Pope Francis' Successor in Vatican Conclave
White smoke has risen above the Sistine Chapel, signaling the selection of a new pope by the cardinals on the second day of the conclave. ...
Read MoreCardinals Begin Secret Conclave to Elect New Pope Behind Closed Doors
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Unveiling the New Pope: The Ancient Tradition of White Smoke at the Papal Conclave
You may receive news about the selection of a new pope through modern technology, but the Catholic Church still relies on a centuries-old smoke signal method, established in 1417, to announce the decision to the world. ...
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Americans Share Their Hopes for the Next Pope in Rome
Updated on: May 7, 2025 / 11:25 AM EDT / CBS News The papal conclave is convening on Wednesday to begin the process of electing ...
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Cardinals Begin 2025 Papal Conclave to Choose Successor to Pope Francis
Updated on: May 7, 2025 / 12:03 PM EDT / CBS News ...
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Countdown to Historic Conclave: Selection of the Next Pope
The Roman Catholic College of Cardinals will gather Wednesday at the Vatican to begin the process of selecting a pontiff to replace Pope Francis, a beloved figure whose 12-year reign ended with his death April 21 at the age of 88. ...
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Why the Next Pope Being Male is Embraced by Catholic Women | Opinion
I can predict only one thing with certainty about the next pope: He will be 100% biologically male. ...
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The Intriguing Process of Electing a New Pope: From Secret Ballots to White Smoke
On May 7, 133 cardinals from around the world will gather for a papal conclave in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel for a secret vote to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. ...
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Key Issues Await the Next Pope as Vatican Staff Swear Secrecy for 2025 Conclave
May 6, 2025 / 9:46 AM EDT / CBS News Vatican City - All ...
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2025 Conclave: How Long Until the Next Pope is Chosen?
Updated on: May 6, 2025 / 7:46 AM EDT / CBS News ...
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The Vatican Conclave to Elect the Next Pope Begins
Canadian Cardinal Thomas Christopher Collins (right) and Cardinal Francis Leo walk on Via della Conciliazione street near the Vatican, with St. Peter's Basilica in the background, in Rome on Monday. ...
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Potential Candidates to Succeed Pope Francis
An old saying about papal elections goes as follows: "He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal." In other words, any candidate seen as the frontrunner before the voting begins should be treated with caution, and no cardinal shou...
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A Unique Papal Conclave: Changes and Trends in the Selection of the Next Pope
The conclave set to begin on May 7 to elect the next pope after Pope Francis will maintain traditional rituals while also showcasing some unique characteristics. ...
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