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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.

The Indianapolis Star on MSN · 46m

Robert Francis Prevost has been named as Pope Francis' successor. Here's what to know.

Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost.

The New York Times · 3h

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 church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.

Conclave sends up black smoke, no pope chosen in 1st vote

The New York Times · 2h

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.

CBS News on MSN · 18h

Conclave sends up black smoke, no pope chosen in first vote

The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.

UPI News on MSN · 22h

First conclave vote at Vatican produces no new pope

A conclave of as many as 250 Catholic cardinals at the Vatican produced black smoke, indicating no result, following the first vote to elect a new pope on Wednesday evening.

Cardinals gather at Vatican to elect next pope

The Independent on MSN · 10m

Pope Leo XIV live: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first-ever American pontiff on second day of Conclave

American Robert Prevost has become the 267th pope after more than two-thirds of the cardinals voted for him to succeed the late Francis.A senior cardinal appeared on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to announce the Chicago-born cardinal had been elected by the Conclave,

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Papal conclave live updates: Cardinals gather at Vatican to elect next pope

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of the available votes.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

The Latest: Catholic cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel to elect new pope

More than 130 Catholic cardinals on Wednesday began the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis, opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,000-year history.

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Who’s Who in the Race for the Next Pope?

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church are casting their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key ...

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Conclave: Famed seer drops prophecy on who may succeed Pope Francis as next pontiff

Famed Nigerian seer Bright Ndibunwa popular known as Bright The Seer hasmade a prophetic declaration on vision she had as to ...

Argentine cardinal hopes Pope Francis' vision lives on

Argentine cardinal Angel Rossi, one of the 133 now gathered at the Vatican to elect a new pope, told Reuters before 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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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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Baseball Signed by Pope Francis Could Fetch $15K at Auction During Conclave

A baseball signed by Pope Francis is set to fetch up to $15k at auction – during the conclave to decide the next pontiff.

Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

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These Are The Betting Favorites To Be Next Pope—As Experts Call Election Unpredictable

Italy’s Pietro Parolin leads odds on the Polymarket and Kalshi betting platforms, while Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines ...

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