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2025 Conclave
Holy Spirit Guided Election of Pope Leo XIV, “solid, discreet, and good worker”: Spanish-born French Cardinal Elector
Cardinal Bustillo says conclave was guided by the Holy Spirit with "freedom and trust," resulting in Pope Leo XIV's election in under 24 hours.
Pope Leo XIV's Papal Name Points to "clear vision of the Church" amid Turbulance: Italian Cardinal Elector
"I asked him why he took this name," Filoni said. "He's an Augustinian. ... He told me, 'In this moment, we need a man with a clear vision of the Church.'"
Who is Pope Leo XIV? A Bio of the First American Pope
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8 — the first pope from the United States.
A Prayer for the Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV
Today, May 8, the first American was elected taking the name Pope Leo XIV — here is a prayer for the new pontiff.
BREAKING: Habemus Papam! White Smoke Rises from Chimney of Sistine Chapel
White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel today at 6:09 p.m. Rome time, signaling the College of Cardinals has chosen a new pope. Of the 133 cardinals sequestered in the Vatican since May 7, one has now been elected as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Black Smoke Rises from Sistine Chapel as Thursday Morning Voting Concludes Without a Pope
Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 11:51 am Rome time on Thursday, signaling that the cardinals voting at the conclave have not yet elected a new pope.
Conclave Schedule: What Time Does the Smoke Appear?
As the conclave gets underway, all eyes turn to the small chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. From this simple metal tube will emerge the long-awaited white smoke that will announce the election of the new pope.
Why It Matters What the New Pope Will Wear When He Appears on the Balcony
Here is a list of the garments you may see the new pope wearing once he steps out onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to greet the people.
BREAKING: Black Smoke Rises from Sistine Chapel as First Conclave Vote Ends Without New Pope
Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday evening to the watchful eyes of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square as the first day of conclave voting concluded without a new pontiff.
The Room of Tears: Where New Popes Go Right After Their Election
The Room of Tears is just a few feet away from the Sistine Chapel, where the monumental decision of the papal election is made by Catholic cardinals.
Papal Tailor Has Next Holy Father's Cassock "almost ready" in Three Different Sizes
It’s a busy time at Mancinelli Clergy, the iconic shop that embodies the history and tradition of ecclesiastical tailoring in Rome.
The Sistine Chapel Awaits Arrival of Cardinal Electors to Choose Late Pope Francis' Successor: Photos
The proceedings will take place in absolute secrecy, with the prelates largely sequestered from the outside world for as long as the conclave lasts until a new Supreme Pontiff is chosen.
The Sistine Chapel: Renaissance Gem Dazzles Clergy and Laity Alike
The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again host the conclave.
How Late Pope Francis Shaped Current College of Cardinals, Creating 108 out of the Expected 133 Electors
Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore will be participating in the election of a pontiff for the first time.
Pope Francis’ Successor Should Be “full of fire for kingdom of Christ, spreading the gospel": Nigeria’s Cardinal Arinze
In an interview with EWTN earlier this year, 92-year-old Cardinal Francis Arinze reflected on the qualities needed in the next pope, offering wisdom to younger cardinals.
Papal Conclave Set to Kick Off May 7 To Be the Largest in Catholic Church’s History
The unprecedented number of 133 cardinal electors surpasses all previous papal conclaves, breaking the previous record of 115 electors in the 2005 and 2013 elections.
Kenyan Cardinal Elector among Two Not to Participate in Upcoming Conclave to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor
Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, had stated at an April 29 press briefing that two Cardinal electors would not participate in the conclave.
What's a Conclave and How Does It Work? CNA Explainer
The conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7. Here’s what you need to know about what will happen.
Meet the 18 Cardinals in Africa Eligible for May 7 Conclave to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor
As the College of Cardinals prepares for the Conclave set to begin on May 7 to elect the successor of the late Pope Francis following his passing on Easter Monday, April 21, focus is on the 135 Cardinal Electors out of the 252 Cardinals.
May 7 Papal Conclave Date Finalized As Cardinals Prepare for Election
The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7, as the Church enters the final preparatory phase for choosing its 267th pope.
