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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 ...
Watch Live: New Pope Elected, to Appear on Balcony Soon
Cardinals have elected a new pope who will appear on the Vatican balcony soon and be named—watch our live stream.
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What was the longest conclave in history? Shortest ever? Details to know
Gregory X was elected only after Viterbo residents ... 10-day wait rule appears to have been the 1503 election of Pope Julius II, who was elected in just a few hours, according to Vatican ...
These are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope
The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That's more than any ...
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 ...
Who is Wilton Daniel Gregory, the first African American cardinal in U.S. history and a leading contender to become the next Pope
The first African American to be named a cardinal in the United States, Wilton Daniel Gregory is seen as a figure of renewal ...
What does the papal name Leo mean? The history behind the new pope’s name.
When Cardinal Robert Prevost appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he was introduced by the name Leo XIV. The ...