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No pope chosen in day’s 1st ballots

USA TODAY on MSN · 17m

What do Catholics believe? Pope chosen in conclave will lead one of the largest religions.

All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the saints and the Virgin Mary.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Black smoke over Vatican signals no pope chosen on first day of conclave

Cardinal electors have withdrawn to pray, deliberate and cast votes in secret elections. The proceedingss are set to continue Thursday.

Associated Press · 1h

Live updates: No pope chosen in day’s first ballots as black smoke billows

The conclave to elect the new pope brought no new updates as the Sistine Chapel chimney billowed black smoke, indicating no new pontiff had been selected.

No pope elected

Chicago Tribune · 1h

What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis. The conclave opened at the Vatican on Wednesday afternoon but a first round

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.

Cardinals to meet for second day of the conclave to elect a new pope

Cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel today for the second day of the conclave to choose a successor to Pope Francis. Follow here for the latest.

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Why the conclave uses black and white smoke to indicate if there's a new pope

Black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday and again Thursday morning indicated that a new pope had not ...

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Black Smoke At Sistine Chapel Indicates No Pope Yet On Day Two Of Conclave (Live Updates)

As cardinals gather at the Sistine Chapel to vote for a successor to Pope Francis, there is no single frontrunner, and it ...

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California’s LGBTQ+ community watches conclave and hopes Pope Francis’ progressive moves endure

LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...

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Black Smoke Rises Over the Vatican as Conclave Begins Voting for New Pope

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

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

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...

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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 ...

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Gen Z students at Houston's University of St. Thomas tune in for pope conclave during finals week

St. Thomas students have one eye on their textbooks and another on the Sistine Chapel where the College of Cardinals is ...

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Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Black smoke comes from Sistine Chapel chimney early Thursday

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

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