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1st American Pope Elected

Papal conclave live updates: Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pope

On Day 2, the cardinals will begin their day with a mass in the Pauline Chapel and then retreat to the Sistine Chapel for voting. They will participate in four rounds of voting, with two burnings of the ballots planned, one in the morning and one in the evening.

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, Leo XIV, Elected as First American Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago was elected Thursday as the first American pope. Here’s what to know about him and his new papal name, Leo XIV.

CBS News on MSN · 48m

Villanova alumnus Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope

Villanova University alumnus Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, was elected as the next leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and succeeds Pope Francis.

New Pope chosen by cardinals in conclave

Reuters on MSN · 3h

Catholic cardinals elect new pope, white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel

By Joshua McElwee, Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter's rang out on Thursday, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman Catholic Church.

USA Today · 2h

New pope chosen: Is this the shortest conclave? What to know about election, white smoke

This selection comes after two days of conclave in the Sistine Chapel, tying the modern record for the fastest selection of a pope.

The Washington Post · 15h

Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope after the first ballot fails

Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ballot failed to find a winner, sending billowing black smoke through the chapel chimney. Some of the 133 voting cardinals had said they expected a short conclave to replace Pope Francis.

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Live Updates: Robert Francis Prevost Is 1st American Pope

Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first pope from the ...

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Is there a new pope yet? Cardinals vote on day 2 of conclave.

No new pope has been selected as of the morning of Thursday, May 8, but there's still a chance that one will be picked on the ...

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Prevost, first U.S. pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight

Robert Prevost, the choice of the world's Catholic cardinals to serve as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church, is the ...

Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

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Vatican Prepares to Choose a New Pope

Cardinals meet to elect Pope Francis’ successor—will the Church continue his inclusive legacy or return to a more conservative path?

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Senior cardinal urges conclave voters to pick a pope who seeks unity ahead of secret voting ritual

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis ...

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

Follow live updates on the conclave to elect a new pope. The death of Pope Francis last month at the age of 88 set off grief ...

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New pope should 'carry on legacy of Francis'

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic cardinals are locked in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City until a new ...

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