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Pope, Francis and Papal Name

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.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 24m

Trump says it's a 'great honor' that Robert Francis Pervost is elected first-ever US pope

In a historic moment for the nearly 2,000-year-old Catholic Church, the first-ever pope from the United States was elected on Thursday. President Donald Trump took to social media to congratulate the newly elected Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost — calling it a "great honor" for the United States to have its first pope.

Newsweek on MSN · 4h

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.

Pope Francis, White smoke and Sistine Chapel

CNN International on MSN · 2h

White smoke rises from Vatican as cardinals agree on Pope Francis’ successor

White smoke has risen above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals have chosen a new pope on the second day of the conclave.

Boston.com · 2h

White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope has been elected

The smoke signal means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

Reuters on MSN · 2h

White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel as new pope elected

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

Pope Francis, cardinal electors

NBC News · 21h

How makeup of cardinals changed under Pope Francis

Since the last conclave in 2013, the geographical makeup of cardinal electors has changed under Francis' leadership. NBC News' Steve Kornacki breaks down which regions have gained or lost electors.

U.S. News & World Report · 1h

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 conclave that he hoped the next leader of the global Catholic Church - whoever he is - will maintain intact the vision of Pope Francis,

BBC on MSN · 12h

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.

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Searches for 'JD Vance killed Pope Francis' soared. Why the meme went viral

"JD Vance kill pope" and "JD Vance killed Pope Francis" were breakout Google search trends following the pope's death.

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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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Before Pope Francis died, this is where he directed his remaining money to go

Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...

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New Pope Elected: Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Emerges Victorious From Conclave After White Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen as the 267th Pope elected by 133 cardinals locked inside the Sistine ...

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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost selected as first US pope. What we know about Pope Leo XIV

In a process that could've taken weeks, months or even years, and has in the past, the new pope was chosen in the third round ...

Sky News halted for 'breaking news' announcement over Pope Francis's successor

The news channel Sky was forced to halt its live coverage as millions across the world waited to see which cardinal had been ...

Fact Check: Kissinger and Rockefeller incorrectly identified in photo with Pope Francis

The late former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller have been ...

California’s LGBTQ+ community watches conclave and hopes Pope Francis’ progressive moves endure

LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...

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