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After 2 conclave votes, betting odds settle on 1 cardinal

The New York Times · 1h

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

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.

CNN on MSN · 31m

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

White smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning that cardinals have selected a new pope on the second day of the conclave.

USA Today · 7h

After two conclave votes, betting odds settle on one cardinal as Pope Francis' successor

As the papal conclave begins, bettors around the world continue to wager most often on one cardinal to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

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ABC News on MSN · 42m

Papal conclave live updates: Cardinals begin 2nd day of voting

One hundred thirty three cardinals will gather again on Thursday under the vaulted ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, which are decorated with Michelangelo's frescoes, including "The Creation of Adam," where they'll cast their second set of ballots to make one among them the next leader of the Catholic Church's more than 1 billion members worldwide.

CBS News on MSN · 29m

More black smoke as cardinals resume voting on day 2 of papal conclave

Black smoke was seen wafting from a chimney on Thursday above the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the 133 Catholic cardinal electors tasked with choosing a new pope to succeed Pope Francis had voted inconclusively for a third time.

USA TODAY · 6h

Conclave smoke livestream May 8: Watch for results of papal election

Black smoke bellowed from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday night, meaning the cardinals did not select a new pope. More voting lies ahead.

18mon MSN

How Long Will the Papal Conclave Last? Here's What We Know

After the death of a Pope, a papal conclave—an incredibly secretive and important process— takes place in the Vatican as ...

2hon MSN

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 ...

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A new pope has been named: White smoke pours from Vatican. Live updates

The cardinals are shut off from the world for the secretive voting that will result in new leadership for the world's 1.4 ...

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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 ...

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With ceremony and secrecy, the conclave for a new pope begins

As the conclave gets underway, eyes are searching for the billowing white smoke that signals Habemus Papam: “We have a pope.” ...

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