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The 2025 Conclave: Electing a New Pope

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MANILA, Philippines — Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on Thursday (early Friday in the Philippines), taking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, according to a story by Agence France-Presse.

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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace at St. Peter’s prayer

May 11 , 2025 – 07:55 PM
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace at St. Peter’s prayer
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to war in the world as he greeted crowds from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday.

At his former US university, the new pope is just ‘Bob’

May 10 , 2025 – 09:58 AM
At his former US university, the new pope is just ‘Bob’
The idyllic campus of Villanova University is ecstatic since the election of American Robert Prevost to the highest seat of the Catholic Church.

‘You’re gonna be the pope,’ Leo XIV’s brother recalls telling him

May 10 , 2025 – 07:04 AM
‘You’re gonna be the pope,’ Leo XIV’s brother recalls telling him
Louis Prevost is still reckoning with what just happened in his family.

Swedish cardinal hails Pope Leo, takes dig at Trump

May 10 , 2025 – 06:52 AM
Swedish cardinal hails Pope Leo, takes dig at Trump
Swedish Cardinal Anders Arboreliu hailed Leo XIV on Friday as “gentle and humble” — and very “unlike” United States President Donald Trump.

New Pope laments how faith now seen as ‘absurd’

May 10 , 2025 – 05:38 AM
New Pope laments how faith now seen as ‘absurd’
Pope Leo XIV touched on faith, power and corruption in the homily of the first Mass he celebrated after being elected pontiff.

Cardinal Tagle on Pope Leo XIV: `Very human, humble, but discerning’

May 10 , 2025 – 12:05 AM
Cardinal Tagle on Pope Leo XIV: `Very human, humble, but discerning’
Tagle, along with other Filipino Cardinals Pablo Virgilio David and Jose Advincula, participated in the Papal conclave in the Vatican.

Tito Sotto hopes new pope follows footsteps of predecessor

May 9 , 2025 – 04:50 PM
Tito Sotto hopes new pope follows footsteps of predecessor
Former Senate president Vicente “Tito” Sotto III hopes newly elected Pope Leo XIV will follow the footsteps of his predecessor

‘God’s choice’: Filipinos from across the globe embrace Pope Leo XIV

May 9 , 2025 – 03:26 PM
‘God’s choice’: Filipinos from across the globe embrace Pope Leo XIV
Filipinos from across the globe gathered Thursday in St. Peter’s Square to witness history as Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff.

Marcos: May Pope Leo XIV continue to bring Church closer to poor

May 9 , 2025 – 12:45 PM
Marcos: May Pope Leo XIV continue to bring Church closer to poor
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday extended his greetings to the election of Pope Leo XIV, as he “prays” the newest pontiff would continue to bring the Church to the poor.

May 9 , 2025 01:13 PM

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Pope Leo XIV shared articles critical of Trump, Vance

May 9 , 2025 – 11:47 AM
Pope Leo XIV shared articles critical of Trump, Vance
Pope Leo XIV shared articles criticizing US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media months before his election as America’s first pontiff.

Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first mass as pontiff

May 9 , 2025 – 11:32 AM
Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first mass as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass Friday, the day after becoming the first US head of the Catholic Church.

May 9 , 2025 11:30 AM

Filipino Augustinians rejoice with election of Pope Leo XIV

May 9 , 2025 – 10:36 AM
Filipino Augustinians rejoice with election of Pope Leo XIV
Filipino Augustinians are celebrating with special joy the election of Robert Cardinal Prevost, OSA, as Pope Leo XIV — the first Augustinian to ascend to the papacy.

Pope Leo XIV offers hope, optimism — Escudero, Romualdez

May 9 , 2025 – 10:12 AM
Pope Leo XIV offers hope, optimism — Escudero, Romualdez
Top-ranking Filipino government officials on Friday joined billions of Catholics worldwide in a prayer of gratitude and thanksgiving for the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the head of state of the Vatican and shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church.

Augustinians in the Philippines: A legacy of faith and heritage

May 9 , 2025 – 10:16 AM
Augustinians in the Philippines: A legacy of faith and heritage
For more than 450 years, the Augustinian Order has played a foundational role in shaping the religious, cultural, and architectural landscape of the Philippines.

Chicago celebrates its native son’s elevation to pope

May 9 , 2025 – 09:31 AM
Chicago celebrates its native son’s elevation to pope
Former Cardinal Robert Prevost stunned his hometown when the Vatican announced that the 69-year-old Chicago native had been chosen as the first US-born pontiff.

Filipino recalls chance encounter with newly elected Pope Leo XIV in 2010

May 9 , 2025 – 09:27 AM
Filipino recalls chance encounter with newly elected Pope Leo XIV in 2010
A 19-year-old in 2010, Carlo Olayta never thought he would have the chance to meet someone who will one day become the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.

‘For us, the Pope is Peruvian’: Andean nation cheers Pope Leo XIV

May 9 , 2025 – 09:07 AM
‘For us, the Pope is Peruvian’: Andean nation cheers Pope Leo XIV
In Chiclayo, Peru, crowds cheered and bells rang as locals celebrated Pope Leo XIV, a former bishop there, embracing him as one of their own.

Extremely online Pope Leo XIV unafraid to talk politics

May 9 , 2025 – 08:31 AM
Extremely online Pope Leo XIV unafraid to talk politics
From pillorying the US vice president to denouncing the death penalty, Pope Leo has proven unafraid to tackle prickly political issues on social media

From Cebu to Rome: Pope Leo XIV’s deep ties with the Philippines

May 9 , 2025 – 08:17 AM
From Cebu to Rome: Pope Leo XIV’s deep ties with the Philippines
Before his election as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost had walked Philippine soil many times as a missionary friar deeply engaged with the local Church.

‘Great honor’: world leaders welcome first US pope

May 9 , 2025 – 08:08 AM
‘Great honor’: world leaders welcome first US pope
World leaders welcomed the election on Thursday of Pope Leo XIV, who becomes the first leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics from the United States.

Pope Leo ‘fell in love with Peru’ and ceviche: Peru bishop

May 9 , 2025 – 06:12 AM
Pope Leo ‘fell in love with Peru’ and ceviche: Peru bishop
Pope Leo XIV fell in love with Peru and its signature dish of raw seafood, ceviche, over his nearly two decades in the country.

Some key info on the newly elected Pope Leo XIV

May 9 , 2025 – 05:46 AM
Some key info on the newly elected Pope Leo XIV
Prevost became the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru 2014 to 2015, and then Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru 2015 to 2023

An American pope: Robert Prevost to reign as Leo XIV

May 9 , 2025 – 05:30 AM
An American pope: Robert Prevost to reign as Leo XIV
Prevost first went to Peru as a missionary in 1985, returning to the US in 1999 to take up a leadership role in his religious order.

Transcript: First address by Pope Leo XIV

May 9 , 2025 – 04:55 AM
Transcript: First address by Pope Leo XIV
Here‘s a transcript of the first address that Pope Leo XIV gave, shortly after being elected as the new head of the Catholic Church.

Barack Obama congratulates ‘fellow Chicagoan’ on becoming pope

May 9 , 2025 – 04:12 AM
Barack Obama congratulates ‘fellow Chicagoan’ on becoming pope
Former US President Barack Obama congratulated his “fellow Chicagoan” Robert Francis Prevost on becoming the first pope from the US.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV visited PH in 2004

May 9 , 2025 – 04:06 AM
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV visited PH in 2004
Based on a Facebook post it was Pope Leo XIV who blessed the Augustinian friary in Barangay Mohon, Talisay City, Cebu on January 31, 2004.

Israel looks forward to stronger Vatican ties under Pope Leo – president

May 9 , 2025 – 03:59 AM
Israel looks forward to stronger Vatican ties under Pope Leo – president
Israeli President Isaac Herzog says his country hopes to have stronger ties with the Vatican under newly elected Pope Leo XIV.

New pope led Order of St. Augustine dedicated to the poor, service

May 9 , 2025 – 03:32 AM
New pope led Order of St. Augustine dedicated to the poor, service
Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first US pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, previously the Order of St. Augustine.

Netizens disappointed as Cardinal Tagle didn’t make pope

May 9 , 2025 – 02:59 AM
Netizens disappointed as Cardinal Tagle didn’t make pope
Tagle was among the “papabile,” or cardinals likely to succeed Pope Francis. He was cited as the Internet’s pick as the next pope.

New pope led Order of St. Augustine dedicated to the poor, service

May 9 , 2025 – 03:32 AM
New pope led Order of St. Augustine dedicated to the poor, service
Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first US pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, previously the Order of St. Augustine.

LOOK: Leo XIV, the first pontiff from US, is also a Peruvian citizen

May 9 , 2025 – 03:23 AM
LOOK: Leo XIV, the first pontiff from US, is also a Peruvian citizen
Leo XIV, a Chicago native, is also a Peruvian citizen and lived for years in Peru, first as a missionary and then as an archbishop.

Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

May 9 , 2025 – 03:02 AM
Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff
Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV had to overcome the taboo against a US pope, given the geopolitical power already wielded by America in the secular sphere.

‘Great honor’: World leaders welcome Pope Leo XIV

May 9 , 2025 – 02:38 AM
‘Great honor’: World leaders welcome Pope Leo XIV
World leaders welcomed the election Thursday of Robert Francis Prevost as the next leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘building bridges’ in first address

May 9 , 2025 – 02:05 AM
Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘building bridges’ in first address
Pope Leo XIV called for the world to “build bridges” and for peace for “all peoples”, as he addressed the crowds in St Peter’s Square following his election.

Election of Pope Leo XIV ‘great honor’ for US, Trump says

May 9 , 2025 – 02:01 AM
Election of Pope Leo XIV ‘great honor’ for US, Trump says
Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the election of new Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, as a “great honor” for the country.

Robert Francis Prevost of US is new pope, takes name Leo XIV

May 9 , 2025 – 01:21 AM
Robert Francis Prevost of US is new pope, takes name Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.

May 9 , 2025 12:50 AM

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May 9 , 2025 12:17 AM

White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel: Habemus Papam!

May 9 , 2025 – 12:11 AM
White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel: Habemus Papam!
White smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that the 133 cardinals inside have elected a new pope.

May 9 , 2025 12:17 AM

May 9 , 2025 12:17 AM

Second black smoke, cardinals to vote again for new pope

May 8 , 2025 – 06:08 PM
Second black smoke, cardinals to vote again for new pope
Black smoke billowed from a chimney over the Sistine Chapel for a second day Thursday as cardinals meeting in conclave once again failed to choose a new pope.

May 8 , 2025 06:01 PM

May 8 , 2025 06:01 PM

Cardinals vote in the Vatican for a second day to elect a new pope

May 8 , 2025 – 04:16 PM
Cardinals vote in the Vatican for a second day to elect a new pope
Catholic cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday for a second day of voting to try and elect a new pope.

Pink smoke signals in Rome call for women priests

May 8 , 2025 – 03:46 PM
Pink smoke signals in Rome call for women priests
Excluded from the conclave, Catholic women released pink smoke near the Vatican, demanding a voice and calling for women’s ordination in the Church.

In Cardinal Parolin’s hometown, locals sip spritz as they watch conclave

May 8 , 2025 – 03:19 PM
In Cardinal Parolin’s hometown, locals sip spritz as they watch conclave
Locals and journalists in Cardinal Parolin’s hometown gathered over wine to watch conclave smoke signals on TV, turning it into a lively aperitivo event.

What to know on second day of conclave to elect the next pope

May 8 , 2025 – 02:50 PM
What to know on second day of conclave to elect the next pope
Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis.

Popes from religious orders: The standouts

May 8 , 2025 – 01:06 PM
Popes from religious orders: The standouts
They wore habits before the tiara. Meet the warrior monks, reformers, and thinkers from Catholic orders who left an indelible mark on Church history.

Filipino pope could revive priestly vocations in Catholic bastion

May 8 , 2025 – 11:27 AM
Filipino pope could revive priestly vocations in Catholic bastion
As cardinals elect a new pope—Filipino among favorites—Asia’s top Catholic nation faces a sharp drop in priesthood vocations.

All eyes on Sistine Chapel chimney as conclave enters day two

May 8 , 2025 – 10:33 AM
All eyes on Sistine Chapel chimney as conclave enters day two
Cardinals begin day two of voting as black smoke signals no pope yet, keeping Catholics worldwide in suspense from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Square.

Religious orders rise, but another Jesuit pope? Don’t count on it

May 8 , 2025 – 10:26 AM
Religious orders rise, but another Jesuit pope? Don’t count on it
Despite a rise in religious orders, another Jesuit pope is unlikely, as cardinals may avoid repeating Francis’ reformist legacy in the upcoming conclave.

May 8 , 2025 10:31 AM

How much does the conclave cost?

May 8 , 2025 – 10:00 AM
How much does the conclave cost?
Cardinals from all over the world began voting Wednesday to elect a new pope — but what’s the cost of finding a new leader for the Catholic Church?

What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope

May 8 , 2025 – 06:29 AM
What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals sequestered themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

Black smoke pours out from Sistine Chapel chimney

May 8 , 2025 – 03:31 AM
Black smoke pours out from Sistine Chapel chimney
Black smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave.

Black smoke emerges in Sistine Chapel; no new Pope yet

May 8 , 2025 – 04:01 AM
Black smoke emerges in Sistine Chapel; no new Pope yet
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday morning (Manila time), which means that no pope was elected.

Most diverse conclave urged to elect pope who seeks unity

May 8 , 2025 – 05:38 AM
Most diverse conclave urged to elect pope who seeks unity
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began the centuries-old ritual.

LOOK: Seagulls take centerstage during conclave

May 8 , 2025 – 03:14 AM
LOOK: Seagulls take centerstage during conclave
It seems it’s not just Catholics who are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the conclave, as even seagulls sat atop the Sistine Chapel chimney.

May 8 , 2025 03:13 AM

May 8 , 2025 03:03 AM

LOOK: Veteran journos Jessica Soho, Korina Sanchez-Roxas at the Vatican

May 8 , 2025 – 02:58 AM
LOOK: Veteran journos Jessica Soho, Korina Sanchez-Roxas at the Vatican
Veteran journalists Jessica Soho and Korina Sanchez-Roxas, hailing from two rival television networks, met at the Vatican.

Hope rises for Cardinal Tagle as Pope Francis’ successor

May 8 , 2025 – 02:24 AM
Hope rises for Cardinal Tagle as Pope Francis’ successor
Among the massive crowds of people waiting for the first round of smoke to emanate from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, several Filipino Catholic pilgrims were hoping for the Church to be led by a pope who is one of their own: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.

May 8 , 2025 01:32 AM

May 8 , 2025 12:37 AM

Doors of Sistine Chapel close, conclave begins – Vatican

May 7 , 2025 – 11:58 PM
Doors of Sistine Chapel close, conclave begins – Vatican
The doors of the Sistine Chapel closed on Wednesday, signaling the beginning of the conclave in which 133 cardinals will elect the successor to Pope Francis.

May 7 , 2025 11:56 PM

May 7 , 2025 11:50 PM

Church unity must be maintained despite diversity – Cardinal Re

May 7 , 2025 – 11:07 PM
Church unity must be maintained despite diversity – Cardinal Re
During his homily at the pre-conclave Holy Mass on Wednesday, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re emphasized that unity of the Catholic Church.

May 7 , 2025 11:39 PM

May 7 , 2025 11:30 PM

Cardinals take oath of secrecy before conclave – Vatican

May 7 , 2025 – 11:17 PM
Cardinals take oath of secrecy before conclave – Vatican
Cardinals electing a new pope began taking an oath of secrecy Wednesday in the Sistine Chapel before being locked into the conclave.

May 7 , 2025 11:16 PM

LOOK: Filipino seminarian as cross-bearer for pre-conclave Mass

May 7 , 2025 – 09:52 PM
LOOK: Filipino seminarian as cross-bearer for pre-conclave Mass
A Filipino seminarian was the cross-bearer in the Holy Mass for the Papal conclave at the St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Wednesday.

May 7 , 2025 10:57 PM

Cardinals pray as conclave rituals begin

May 7 , 2025 – 10:38 PM
Cardinals pray as conclave rituals begin
The 133 Catholic cardinals who will elect a new pope gathered Wednesday to pray in the Vatican’s Pauline Chapel ahead of the conclave.

May 7 , 2025 10:35 PM

LOOK: All eyes on St. Peter’s Square as conclave kicks off

May 7 , 2025 – 07:14 PM
LOOK: All eyes on St. Peter’s Square as conclave kicks off
Pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square watch Mass on a giant Jumbotron, as the proceedings inside the Pauline and Sistine Chapels remain off-limits to the public.

Bishop Bacani: Pray for cardinals to elect the rightful pope

May 7 , 2025 – 05:52 PM
Bishop Bacani: Pray for cardinals to elect the rightful pope
Teodoro Bacani Jr. said that praying to the Holy Spirit will give the cardinals the wisdom to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church.

Next pope faces ‘difficult, complex’ point in history, cardinals told

May 7 , 2025 – 04:58 PM
Next pope faces ‘difficult, complex’ point in history, cardinals told
The dean of the College of Cardinals urged electors to choose a pope who can guide the Church through a “difficult and complex turning point in history.”

Cardinals hold last mass before conclave to elect pope

May 7 , 2025 – 04:40 PM
Cardinals hold last mass before conclave to elect pope
Cardinals from five continents held a final mass in St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Wednesday before sealing themselves away to elect a new pope.

Cardinals to begin solemn, secret voting ritual to elect new pope

May 7 , 2025 – 03:39 PM
Cardinals to begin solemn, secret voting ritual to elect new pope
133 cardinals from 70 nations begin conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, in the most globally diverse and secretive papal vote in Church history.

‘Cardinals in conclave to discover Holy Spirit’s chosen pope’

May 7 , 2025 – 04:32 PM
‘Cardinals in conclave to discover Holy Spirit’s chosen pope’
Cardinal electors should not think the conclave is for them but to determine who among them will be chosen as the next pope.

White smoke: signaling a new pope down the ages

May 7 , 2025 – 01:59 PM
White smoke: signaling a new pope down the ages
When cardinals vote in the conclave, they then burn their ballots, sending up black smoke to signal no decision or white smoke to show they have chosen a new pope.

Why papal conclaves are always historic milestones

May 7 , 2025 – 12:47 PM
Why papal conclaves are always historic milestones
Papal conclaves don’t just elect the next pope — they mark turning points in the history of the Catholic Church and, often, the wider world

Ahead of conclave, bookies narrow down on favorites for next pope

May 7 , 2025 – 12:39 PM
Ahead of conclave, bookies narrow down on favorites for next pope
As cardinals follow solemn tradition and enter the conclave starting Wednesday to choose Pope Francis’s successor, bookies are reveling in huge bets.

Divided Church, divided vote: Why conclave may take longer than expected

May 7 , 2025 – 10:48 AM
Divided Church, divided vote: Why conclave may take longer than expected
When the Sistine Chapel doors lock today, cardinals enter one of the most polarized and contested papal elections in modern Church history.

Cardinals urge peace in Ukraine, Mideast ahead of conclave

May 7 , 2025 – 10:45 AM
Cardinals urge peace in Ukraine, Mideast ahead of conclave
The Catholic cardinals gathered ahead of the conclave to elect a new pope called on Tuesday for ceasefires and peace negotiations in Ukraine and the Middle East.

CBCP: 3 Filipino cardinals eligible to enter Vatican conclave

May 7 , 2025 – 09:27 AM
CBCP: 3 Filipino cardinals eligible to enter Vatican conclave
Three Filipino cardinals eligible to enter the Vatican conclave had been sent to Vatican City for the papal election, the CBCP said.

They don’t vote in the conclave, but nuns also gather in Rome

May 7 , 2025 – 09:26 AM
They don’t vote in the conclave, but nuns also gather in Rome
Though they can’t vote, 900 female Catholic order leaders met in Rome as cardinals prepare to elect a new pope just miles away in a historic conclave.

Cardinals end pre-conclave talks unsure who should succeed Francis

May 7 , 2025 – 09:05 AM
Cardinals end pre-conclave talks unsure who should succeed Francis
Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could follow Pope Francis.

Vatican prepares for conclave lockdown

May 7 , 2025 – 06:39 AM
Vatican prepares for conclave lockdown
Cardinals from around the globe moved into a Vatican guest house ahead of the conclave to choose Pope Francis’s successor.

Cardinals still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis

May 7 , 2025 – 04:22 AM
Cardinals still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis
Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could follow Pope Francis.

Cardinal ‘Ambo’ David: Papal conclave’s ‘dark horse,’ drug war critic

May 6 , 2025 – 11:40 PM
Cardinal ‘Ambo’ David: Papal conclave’s ‘dark horse,’ drug war critic
As the world turns its eyes on the conclave, Cardinal David is considered as a “papabile” and even a “dark horse” candidate.

What name the new pope chooses can signal what’s ahead

May 6 , 2025 – 03:43 PM
What name the new pope chooses can signal what’s ahead
The first clue of the next pope’s direction will be the name the winner chooses.

Sworn to silence: Secrecy is absolute in a papal conclave

May 6 , 2025 – 02:14 PM
Sworn to silence: Secrecy is absolute in a papal conclave
Papal conclaves are governed by the utmost secrecy. Cardinal electors surrender all personal devices and cut off every link to the outside world.

What we know ahead of the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

May 6 , 2025 – 02:02 PM
What we know ahead of the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor
Cardinals from around the world will meet under Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church.

Wait for Vatican white smoke fires up social media

May 6 , 2025 – 12:54 PM
Wait for Vatican white smoke fires up social media
Hype has been building on social media around the Catholic Church’s secretive, centuries-old tradition of conclaves to elect a new pope.

Cardinals to move into Vatican on eve of conclave

May 6 , 2025 – 12:12 PM
Cardinals to move into Vatican on eve of conclave
Cardinals will on Tuesday begin moving into the Vatican accommodation where they will stay during the conclave, on the eve of their historic vote.

Vatican to cut phone signal during conclave

May 6 , 2025 – 10:30 AM
Vatican to cut phone signal during conclave
The Vatican said it would cut the phone signal within the tiny city state during the conclave to elect a new pope — but this would not affect St Peter’s Square.

Facebook? FaceTime? Emails? What cardinals give up during conclave

May 6 , 2025 – 10:07 AM
Facebook? FaceTime? Emails? What cardinals give up during conclave
During a papal election, cardinals give up all communication—phones, email, social media—as they enter total seclusion inside the Sistine Chapel.

Cardinals could pick Chito Tagle, ‘Asian Francis’, as next pope

May 5 , 2025 – 04:55 PM
Cardinals could pick Chito Tagle, ‘Asian Francis’, as next pope
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the “Asian Francis” because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and spontaneity with words.

Conclave key spots: Where the papal election unfolds in the Vatican

May 5 , 2025 – 04:04 PM
Conclave key spots: Where the papal election unfolds in the Vatican
Locations in the Vatican where the new pope’s election will play out in the coming days are part of a priceless cultural heritage.

Geographic breakdown of the cardinals who will elect the new pope

May 5 , 2025 – 02:09 PM
Geographic breakdown of the cardinals who will elect the new pope
Cardinals don’t vote by region, but geography offers clues to their priorities as they choose the next pope for the 1.4-billion strong Catholic Church.

What’s a cardinal? The ‘princes’ of the Church electing a new pope

May 5 , 2025 – 01:33 PM
What’s a cardinal? The ‘princes’ of the Church electing a new pope
Cardinals from all over the world are poised to elect a successor to Pope Francis at the conclave that begins Wednesday.

Africans say a Black pope would be nice. But they’re not too hopeful

May 5 , 2025 – 10:13 AM
Africans say a Black pope would be nice. But they’re not too hopeful
If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans think it is a long shot.

What challenges await the next pope?

May 5 , 2025 – 05:25 AM
What challenges await the next pope?
Pope Francis left much unfinished business for his successor—from the Vatican’s disastrous finances to discontent among traditionalists.

How long was the longest papal conclave? Key facts and history

May 4 , 2025 – 09:58 AM
How long was the longest papal conclave? Key facts and history
The film “Conclave” spotlights papal elections, but the centuries-old tradition of voting for a pope is rich in ritual, drama, and fascinating trivia.

Inside the secretive process to elect a pope: dinners, talk, lobbying

May 4 , 2025 – 08:51 AM
Inside the secretive process to elect a pope: dinners, talk, lobbying
Rome buzzes with blooms and tourists, while cardinals mingle privately to weigh who should succeed Pope Francis—just like before Francis was elected.

Sistine Chapel readied for next pope’s election

May 4 , 2025 – 06:37 AM
Sistine Chapel readied for next pope’s election
Besides its masterpieces by Michelangelo, the Sistine Chapel is undergoing a makeover ahead of a conclave to decide the Catholic Church’s new pope.

Who you got?! Betting lines open ahead of papal conclave

May 4 , 2025 – 05:40 AM
Who you got?! Betting lines open ahead of papal conclave
He said in the United Kingdom, about 30,000 pounds (almost $40,000) have been wagered as of this week with one leading betting platform.

Vatican chimney installed ahead of papal conclave

May 3 , 2025 – 03:04 PM
Vatican chimney installed ahead of papal conclave
Firefighters installed the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Friday that will emit white smoke to signal the election of a new pope.

Cardinals thank Becciu for skipping conclave, appeal ongoing

May 1 , 2025 – 10:12 AM
Cardinals thank Becciu for skipping conclave, appeal ongoing
Cardinals say Becciu’s conviction isn’t final as he skips conclave amid ongoing appeal in Vatican’s “trial of the century” over embezzlement charges.

Cardinals lay groundwork for conclave, hope for quick vote

May 1 , 2025 – 08:28 AM
Cardinals lay groundwork for conclave, hope for quick vote
A week before the conclave, preparatory talks intensified as cardinals sounded out potential candidates — with many hoping the election will be quick.

Next pope? One of these cardinals could be the one

April 30 , 2025 – 03:20 PM
Next pope? One of these cardinals could be the one
There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the characteristics necessary to become pope.

Vatican issues ‘sede vacante’ stamps valid until new pope is elected

April 30 , 2025 – 02:36 PM
Vatican issues ‘sede vacante’ stamps valid until new pope is elected
Vatican post offices and selected collectors’ shops started selling special stamps marking the period between Pope Francis’ death and the election of his successor.

Pietro Parolin, career diplomat leading race to be pope

April 30 , 2025 – 10:30 AM
Pietro Parolin, career diplomat leading race to be pope
A seasoned diplomat who worked with Pope Francis for 12 years, Cardinal Pietro Parolin is well-known and a serious contender to be the next pontiff.

Tagle among chosen to assist conclave preps

April 30 , 2025 – 05:40 AM
Tagle among chosen to assist conclave preps
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle was named as one of the cardinals who will assist the camerlengo to start preparations for the May 7 conclave.

Convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu withdraws from conclave

April 29 , 2025 – 10:02 PM
Convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu withdraws from conclave
The Vatican’s criminal court convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu in 2023 of embezzlement and other finance-related charges.

Pope election: Abuse scandal in focus over search for new pontiff

April 29 , 2025 – 01:38 PM
Pope election: Abuse scandal in focus over search for new pontiff
For decades, the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests was covered up by the Church. But cardinals on Monday listed it as a key challenge for the next pope.

Cardinal Tagle tapped to assist Vatican administrator ahead of conclave

April 29 , 2025 – 11:17 AM
Cardinal Tagle tapped to assist Vatican administrator ahead of conclave
Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle was tasked to assist the prelate appointed by the late Pope to oversee Vatican City’s administrative duties

Convicted cardinal cannot vote in pope election: media

April 29 , 2025 – 07:31 AM
Convicted cardinal cannot vote in pope election: media
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, a convicted embezzler, will not take part in the conclave to elect the new Catholic leader, Italian media reported Monday.

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7

April 28 , 2025 – 08:03 PM
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor..

Cardinals set to pick conclave date to elect new pope

April 28 , 2025 – 12:11 PM
Cardinals set to pick conclave date to elect new pope
Red-hatted cardinals were expected to pick a date Monday for the conclave to elect a new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

Cardinal David: Conclave not ‘worldly spectacle’

April 28 , 2025 – 05:20 AM
Cardinal David: Conclave not ‘worldly spectacle’
For Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David, the selection process for the next pope should not be turned into “a worldly spectacle.”

Convicted cardinal wants to vote for pope; fellow cardinals to decide

April 27 , 2025 – 11:49 AM
Convicted cardinal wants to vote for pope; fellow cardinals to decide
Cardinals are debating whether a convicted cardinal can join the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor.

All eyes turn to conclave after Pope Francis’ funeral

April 27 , 2025 – 11:24 AM
All eyes turn to conclave after Pope Francis’ funeral
With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new pope.

Convicted cardinal wants to join conclave

April 26 , 2025 – 05:36 AM
Convicted cardinal wants to join conclave
Cardinals in meetings ahead of the start of a secret conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are scratching the hair under their red

Forget the film: Vatican preparing for real ‘Conclave’

April 25 , 2025 – 05:50 AM
Forget the film: Vatican preparing for real ‘Conclave’
As the Vatican prepares for the secret meeting of cardinals who will pick a successor to Pope Francis, forget—to some extent—what

From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ terms used in a papal transition

April 23 , 2025 – 07:28 PM
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ terms used in a papal transition
As the Vatican began process to choose the next pope, here are the terms you might encounter during the entire transition.

What goes on at the conclave and how next pope is elected

April 22 , 2025 – 09:45 PM
What goes on at the conclave and how next pope is elected
With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor which will be done in a conclave.

Papal conclave: a painstaking voting process

April 21 , 2025 – 11:31 PM
Papal conclave: a painstaking voting process
During the upcoming conclave, the cardinal-electors will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope Francis in a highly-secretive process.

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