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New pope elected as white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel

White smoke was seen pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the College of Cardinals has chosen a successor to Pope Francis.

Reuters on MSN · 2d

Catholic cardinals elect new pope, white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel

By Joshua McElwee, Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter's rang out on Thursday, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman Catholic Church.

National Review on MSN · 2d

White Smoke Pours from Sistine Chapel, Signaling Selection of New Pope

The new Pope, who has yet to be announced, was selected by a group of 133 cardinals, the highest number ever convened for a papal conclave.

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Pope Francis dies: Sistine Chapel locked, conclave begins to select new pope (live updates)

Mass was held in St. Peter’s Basilica hours before 133 cardinals began the conclave to select the man who will replace Pope ...

USA Today12d

What to know about the Sistine Chapel, site of the conclave to pick a new pope

In a process shrouded in secrecy, the Sacred College of Cardinals is gearing up to elect Pope Francis' successor inside ...

New York Post1d

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis’ successor

Wearing white vestments, Leo processed into the Sistine Chapel and blessed the cardinals as he approached the altar and Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment” behind it. He delivered the opening ...

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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