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Is there a new pope yet? White smoke signals big news.
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 ...
A new pope has been chosen, as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel. Follow live updates.
The name will be announced later, when a top cardinal utters the words “Habemus papam!” Latin for “We have a pope!” from the ...
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 ...
New Pope 2025: Here's what, where and how to watch new Catholic pope on TV live stream
Who is the new pope of the Catholic Church? Here's what time, how to watch announcement on TV live stream now.
What Happens After a New Pope is Selected? From Emerging onto the Balcony to More Practical Matters (Exclusive)
After white smoke billows in the air, what happens after a new pontiff is chosen? A lot, actually — and experts are telling ...
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 ...
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 ...