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Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his priorities and vision for the Church.

TIME on MSN · 1h

Robert Francis Prevost Is Elected as the First American Pope

White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel on the evening of Thursday, May 8, signalling that the Vatican has elected a new Pope. After a short wait, Cardinal Dominique François Joseph Mamberti stepped out onto the balcony over looking St.

USA Today · 8h

Who is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the new pope?

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been named the first ever pope from the U.S. and will go by the name Leo XIV.

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The New York Times · 8h

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.

ABC News on MSN · 21h

What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.

MSNBC · 1d

Conclave begins to choose next Pope

BREAKING: 133 red-robed cardinals from around the world have filed into the Sistine Chapel, and the doors sealed behind them. The papal conclave — a centuries-old tradition to elect a new head of the Catholic Church — has now begun.

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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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White Smoke Signals a Pope Has Been Chosen. What Happens Next?

A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.

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The Next Pope: Who Are The Frontrunners to Succeed Pope Francis?

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or shifting back toward conservatism.

Hyde Park theological school celebrates alumnus Robert Prevost being elected next pope: 'He exudes holiness'

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost attended the Catholic Theological Union from 1977 until 1982, when he graduated with a master ...

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Who Will Be the Next Pope? A Visual Guide to the Conclave

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church casted their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key players and ...

Betting odds rise for one favorite to be next pope and succeed Pope Francis

Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...

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Next Pope Update: New Favorite Emerges to Replace Francis

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has replaced Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin as the new favorite to become the next pope ...

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Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis’ approach to Native people

What the world’s Indigenous Catholics don’t want to lose with the death of the first pontiff from the Southern Hemisphere: ...

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Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...

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