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Robert Prevost elected first American pope

ABC News on MSN · 31m

Papal conclave live updates: Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pope

On Day 2, the cardinals will begin their day with a mass in the Pauline Chapel and then retreat to the Sistine Chapel for voting. They will participate in four rounds of voting, with two burnings of the ballots planned, one in the morning and one in the evening.

Variety on MSN · 2h

New Pope Elected: Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Emerges Victorious From Conclave After White Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen as the 267th Pope elected by 133 cardinals locked inside the Sistine Chapel on the second day of their conclave - a process that has been in the cultural zeitgeist recently due to the Oscar-nominated movie of the same name starring Ralph Fiennes.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2h

American-born Cardinal Robert F. Prevost is elected pope

The “Latin Yankee,” as he is known in Rome, worked 20 years in Peru’s poorest enclave and even became a naturalized citizen there.

Conclave to elect a new pope has begun

USA TODAY · 2h

New pope chosen: Is this the shortest conclave? What to know about election, white smoke

This selection comes after two days of conclave in the Sistine Chapel, tying the modern record for the fastest selection of a pope.

ABC News · 11h

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.

The New York Times · 4h

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.

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Papal conclave: White smoke, bells announce new pope chosen

Thousands in Vatican Square cheered as white smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new ...

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Watch Live: New Pope Announced on Second Day of the Conclave

A top cardinal announces a new pope has been elected, uttering the words “Habemus papam!” Latin for “We have a pope!” from ...

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2025 conclave Day 2 brings more black smoke, as cardinals continue voting to pick a new pope at Vatican

A new pope will be selected when a candidate gets a two-thirds-plus-one majority vote by the cardinal electors. White smoke ...

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Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Conclave elects a new pope as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel

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

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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Could the 2025 conclave bring a first American pope?

A U.S. bishop offers insight on why many think it's unlikely Catholic cardinals will break with more than two centuries of ...

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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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