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Robert Francis Prevost Named New Pope

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 Church.

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Vatican Chooses American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as 267th Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was announced as the next pope, becoming the first American leader of the Catholic Church, and taking the name of Pope Leo XIV.

FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN · 4h

Pope Leo XIV: Robert Prevost on why Pope Francis chose him and his progressive vision for the Church

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost—shares why Pope Francis chose him, his missionary roots, and his progressive vision for a more inclusive, compassionate Catholic Church.

Honoring legacy of Pope Francis

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 on MSN · 10h

Honor Pope Francis' legacy, papal history with tribute book from USA TODAY

A Tribute to the First Latin American Pontiff,” a new book from USA TODAY, honors the memories of Pope Francis’ transformative papacy.

BBC on MSN · 21h

New pope should 'carry on legacy of Francis'

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic cardinals are locked in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City until a new pontiff is chosen.

Cardinals Gather In Vatican City

Axios on MSN · 10h

White smoke: New pope chosen in Vatican City

White smoke billowed over the Vatican on Thursday to signal a cardinal has been elected as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. Why it matters: The newly elected pope, who has not yet been publicly named,

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Cardinals Gather In Vatican City As Conclave To Elect New Pope Begins

The Vatican is abuzz as the conclave to elect a new pope begins today (May 7). Cardinals from around the world have gathered in Vatican City to select a successor to Pope Francis, who recently passed away.

Euronews (English) on MSN · 1d

Cardinals attend final mass in the Vatican ahead of the conclave to elect new pope

Cardinals have entered St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to celebrate a final Mass before the conclave to elect the next pope. The Mass precedes the secretive, ritual-filled process to find a new leader of the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April at the age of 88.

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Leo XIV, elevated by Francis, becomes first American pope

The election of a first North American pontiff came after the death of the first Latin American pope and signaled a ...

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Prevost, first U.S. pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight

Robert Prevost, the choice of the world's Catholic cardinals to serve as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church, is the ...

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World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

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Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

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The Latest: New pope set to emerge from Vatican balcony after white smoke signal

White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church.

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Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd

The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, where throngs of ...

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Kansas City Catholics react with hope after first American pope elected

Kansas City Catholics expressed excitement and unity following the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope.

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This spiritual son of Francis could be the bridge a broken world needs

And for the first time in 2000 years of Catholic tradition, an American was stepping onto the balcony above us, bathed in the ...

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