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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.

Deadline on MSN · 1d

White Smoke Above The Vatican: A New Pope Elected By Conclave

It took just two days for the College of Cardinals to elect a new Pope less than a month after the death of Francis

New York Post · 2d

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 Wednesday before sealing themselves inside.

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USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

History is made with new Pope Leo XIV, first-ever pontiff from US: Recap

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming with emotion.

BBC · 18h

Leo XIV has been elected as the new Pope

Pope Leo XIV has been chosen to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

American Is Elected Pope for First Time

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has become the 267th pontiff of the global Catholic Church, taking the name of Pope Leo XIV.

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MyChamplainValley.com on MSN · 1d

Vermont Catholics react to selection of first American pope

Over 40,000 people crowded into Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City Thursday evening, awaiting an appearance from the new pope. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost chose the name Leo XIV, becoming the first pope from North America and the United States.

USA Today · 5h

People across the United States react to the new American Pope, some California reactions

The Vatican selected the first American pope on May 8 with many United States politicians extending congratulations. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost ascended to the papacy and chose the title of Pope Leo XIV.

NBC News · 1d

How social media reacted to the Vatican's new pope

As the new pope was elected, Catholics celebrated around the world from outside of the Vatican to the streets of New York City. This conclave made history, not just for electing an American pope, but for how viral it went on social media.

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Selection of new Pope signifies a great omen for Seahawks' 2025 season

The Seahawks made the Super Bowl during the last two new Papal elections... could they be going for a hat trick?

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Georgians, South Carolinians rejoice over selection of new pope

The CSRA was watching Vatican City along with the rest of the world on Thursday when white smoke billowed from the Sistine ...

Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

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Picking a New Pope: How the Selection Conclave Works

The College of Cardinals was set to begin its election of the next pope Wednesday in Rome following the death of Pope Francis ...

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Fans Believe Harry Styles’ Latest Side Quest Sent Him to the Pope Announcement

Fans react to Harry Styles seemingly attending the announcement of Robert Prevost, Leo XIV, as Pope Francis’ successor at the ...

Drama, fashion and cigarettes: Internet casts pop gaze on pope’s selection

One of the world’s longest-running elections will play out for a global audience that has never been so immersed in social ...

New Yorkers say new Pope Leo, first American pontiff, is a blessing for city and country

Faithful followers flocked to Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral to say prayers and offer best wishes to Cardinal Robert ...

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WATCH LIVE: Conclave begins in the Vatican

Nearly 200 cardinals have descended on St. Peter’s Basilica for the conclave — one of them will emerge as the next head of the Roman Catholic Church, the largest branch of the world’s largest religion ...

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