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Pope Francis, Leo XIV

The New York Times · 6h

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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3h

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 relinquishing of papal authority from Europe.

UPI on MSN · 5h

Vatican announces first U.S. pope: Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected the new pope and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV.

Pope, Black Smoke

TIME on MSN · 18h

Black Smoke Rises Over the Vatican as Conclave Begins Voting for New Pope

Cardinals meet to elect Pope Francis’ successor—will the Church continue his inclusive legacy or return to a more conservative path?

USA Today · 15h

Has a pope been chosen? Here's why there was white smoke during papal conclave Thursday

Black smoke has been rising from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the cardinals have not yet elected a new pope on Thursday.

The Washington Post · 10h

White smoke signals new pope

Crowds in St. Peter’s Square cheered as white smoke rose from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling the papal conclave had chosen a new pope on May 8.

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When is Pope Leo XIV’s first mass? Date, start time, where to watch Robert Francis Prevost

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City on Thursday evening local time, signaling the era ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected First American Pope, Leo XIV, in Historic Vatican Moment | VIDEO

Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope, Leo XIV, marking historic moment for Catholic Church on May 8, 2025.

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World Leaders React as Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pope

Leaders around the world have begun congratulating Robert Francis Prevost for being chosen to succeed Pope Francis.

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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 ...

Daily Express US on MSN4h

Vatican rocked as bizarre MAGA theory claims 'dark money' used to install Pope Leo

The Vatican today (May 8) confirmed that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the new pontiff, following the death of Pope ...

10h

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

The 133 cardinals are expected to vote again in the morning after spending the night sequestered at the Vatican residences.

6hon MSN

Factbox-What's in the new pope's in-tray: financial woes, doctrinal rows

Pope Leo XIV, the 267th leader of the global Catholic Church and the first U.S. pontiff, will face a number of major ...

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Pope Leo XIV oversaw Vatican office that handled Bishop Richard Stika's removal

Catholics in Knoxville looking for a connection to the first American pope have a small one, although it's not as glamorous ...

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