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These Cardinals Are Top Candidates To Succeed Pope Francis

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 candidates.

Newsweek · 9h

The Next Pope: Who Are The Frontrunners to Succeed Pope Francis?

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or shifting back toward conservatism.

USA TODAY · 3d

Betting odds rise for one favorite to be next pope and succeed Pope Francis

Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV

Newsweek on MSN · 8h

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.

USA TODAY · 9h

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.

TIME on MSN · 7h

Robert Francis Prevost Is Elected as the First American Pope

White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel on the evening of Thursday, May 8, signalling that the Vatican has elected a new Pope. After a short wait, Cardinal Dominique François Joseph Mamberti stepped out onto the balcony over looking St.

White smoke signals new pope elected at Vatican

The New York Times · 11h

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.

USA Today · 9h

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.

U.S. News & World Report · 17h

Black Smoke Signals No Pope Elected in Morning Conclave Votes

Black smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday, signalling that cardinals meeting in a secret conclave did not elect a new pope during their two morning ballots.

Cardinals announce a new Pope has been chosen

ABC News on MSN · 18h

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.

BBC · 1d

How the next Pope is chosen

They are selecting the successor to Pope Francis, the Church's first Latin American pope who died on Easter Monday aged 88. Throughout history, conclaves have brought moments of significant change for the Catholic Church,

Associated Press · 10h

Cardinals announce a new Pope has been chosen; AP explains

White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church on the second day of their conclave.

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic ...

Hyde Park theological school celebrates alumnus Robert Prevost being elected next pope: 'He exudes holiness'

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost attended the Catholic Theological Union from 1977 until 1982, when he graduated with a master ...

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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 ...

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Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis’ approach to Native people

What the world’s Indigenous Catholics don’t want to lose with the death of the first pontiff from the Southern Hemisphere: ...

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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 ...

Trump and Former Presidents Biden, Obama, Bush Toast First American Pope: ‘A Great Honor’

Since Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was selected to be the next pope Thursday, several prominent American figures ...

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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 ...

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Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Cardinals return for day 2 of voting in process to pick Pope Francis’ successor

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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