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Conclave to Elect New Pope Underway

NOW: Conclave begins to choose new Pope

The papal conclave has now begun. The 133 Cardinal electors now have to reach a two-thirds vote in order to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church. NBC News International Correspondent Claudio Lavanga,

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Conclave Begins Today: What To Know About Secretive Election For Next Pope

As cardinals gather at the Sistine Chapel to begin voting for a successor to Pope Francis, there is no single frontrunner, and it remains unclear whether the new pope will align with Francis’s more inclusive ideology.

ABC News on MSN · 9h

Papal conclave live updates: Cardinals gather at Vatican to elect next pope

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of the available votes.

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The history and future of the Catholic Church amid papal conclave

ABC News contributors Helen Alvaré and Gloria Purvis discuss the secrecy behind the ritual to find the next pontiff.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

What's in a Papal Name? an Agenda for the Catholic Church

When his papal name was announced, things became much clearer. Taking the name of the 13th century St. Francis of Assisi, Bergoglio laid out a plan for his papacy. St. Francis had rejected wealth and wanted to care for the poor.

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Catholic faithful at the Vatican anticipate the start of the papal conclave

Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming Vatican conclave at which members of the College of Cardinals will elect a successor to Pope Francis.

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Conclave officially begins to select a new pope

The doors of the Sistine Chapel were closed after 133 Catholic cardinals processed inside, ahead of their first vote to elect ...

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What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...

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Conclave smoke livestream May 7: Watch for results of papal election

Officials of the Catholic Church are gathering to select Pope Francis' successor during the papal conclave. Watch here for ...

Potential African pope sparks hope across Catholic world

Catholic Church approaches pivotal conclave with 3 African cardinals among leading pope candidates, reflecting shifting ...

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The Church Is More Global Than Ever. What Does That Mean for the Next Pope?

“It’s the natural journey of the church,” said Cardinal Beniamino Stella, an Italian who was once a power player in the ...

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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...

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As Vatican staff take oath of secrecy for 2025 conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope

Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 ...

As conclave begins, people around the world are betting on who the next pope will be

Bets on real-world events are becoming more common, and putting down some money on who will become the Catholic Church’s next ...

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