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Black smoke vs. white smoke: What does each mean during the papal conclave?
At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...
World's eyes turn to Vatican City as papal conclave to elect next pope set to begin
All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with just over a day to go until the start of the papal conclave to elect the 267th pope ...
Cardinals choosing the next pope have been offered a dossier on candidates – with a subtext
When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at the start of conclave, the process of electing a new pope, they ...
Disinformation and conspiracy theories circulate as papal conclave begins
Cardinals gather Wednesday in Rome’s Sistine Chapel to elect the successor of Pope Francis. Euroverify debunks false theories ...
What Catholics want their next pope and the unofficial conclave shortlist
The conclave to elect the next pope is opening soon. A new CBS News poll indicates most U.S. Catholics would like to see ...
Papal Conclave 2025: Who will lead Catholic Church next? Key dates, candidates, betting odds & more
With the passing of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is preparing to choose its next spiritual leader, a decision that ...
Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.
As Vatican staff take oath of secrecy for 2025 conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope
Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 ...