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Vatican conclave chooses new pope
The identity of Pope Francis’ successor will be revealed shortly by Dominique Mamberti, the senior cardinal deacon, who ...
White smoke over Sistine Chapel as new pope chosen
The conclave on Thursday elected a new pope iafter white smoke was seen rising from the Sistine Chapel, but the new pope has ...
Cardinals hold fourth new pope vote as crowds watch for smoke
The next vote will take place at about 17:30 (16:30 BST) - no smoke will signal no decision has been reached, white smoke ...
With ceremony and secrecy, the conclave for a new pope begins
As the conclave gets underway, eyes are searching for the billowing white smoke that signals Habemus Papam: “We have a pope.” ...
After two conclave votes, betting odds settle on one cardinal as Pope Francis' successor
As the papal conclave begins, bettors around the world continue to wager most often on one cardinal to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.
Cardinals gather in St. Peter’s Basilica for final Mass before conclave to choose new pope
Cardinals entered St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for a final Mass before the conclave to elect the successor to Pope ...
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 ...