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Conclave smoke livestream May 8: Watch for results of papal election
Black smoke bellowed from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday night, meaning the cardinals did not select a new pope. More voting ...
Conclave to Choose New Pope Begins: What Happens Next?
The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process. Centuries-old rituals are involved in the transition in leadership for both the ...
When does the 2025 conclave resume? Smoke times, full schedule for May 8
The first day of the conclave ended without a decision on the next pope. Here's what's next for the cardinal electors.
LGBTQ+ community watches conclave and hopes Francis’ progressive moves endure
SoCal LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
Come for the Conclave. Don’t Stay for the Food.
The cardinals selecting the next pope will take their meals at a Vatican guesthouse. One conclave veteran said the fare was ...