New Pope Elected: Robert Francis Prevost has been announced as the successor to Pope Francis on Thursday (May 8) after 133 cardinals voted in the Papal Conclave. He becomes the first American pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV. He is a moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru. Watch in for more details!

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes first American Pontiff, chooses name Leo XIV

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney early Thursday, signaling that the College of Cardinals has not yet reached a decision on the next Pope during the 2025 conclave.

Papal Conclave 2025: Black smoke rises from Sistine chapel, no Pope chosen yet

The College of Cardinals attends the final Novendial Mass, marking the end of the 9-day mourning ritual. 135 Cardinals will soon gather in the Sistine Chapel to cast secret ballots and elect the next Pope, requiring a two-thirds majority. Watch this report for more details!

Vote to choose next Pope to begin on May 7

The highest members of clergy are ready to appoint the successor of Pope Francis in a secret ballot procedure. How is the pope selected and why is the race to become the sovereign of Vatican highly unpredictable. Watch this report for more details!

Cardinals to decide the head of 1.4-billion-member church

The Vatican has announced the start of the papal conclave on May 7, where 135 cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the new Pope. The election process can take anywhere from a day to years. Watch this report for more details!

New Pope to be elected: Papal conclave begins

World: To validly elect a new Pope, a two-thirds majority of the electors present is required. If the total number of electors is not evenly divisible by three, an additional vote is necessary.

Conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7, confirms Vatican. How many days will it last?

The faithful gather to pay their final respects to Pope Francis as his tomb is opened to the public. Cardinal Pietro Parolin leads a Mass in St. Peter's Square, while Catholics worldwide line up to visit the Pope's tomb. Meanwhile, the Vatican prepares for a conclave to elect the next Pope

Catholics from around the world line up to visit Pope's tomb

The College of Cardinals is set to elect the next Pope in a historic papal election. With 135 electors, mostly appointed by Pope Francis, the race is highly unpredictable. Top contenders include Pietro Parolin and Luis Antonio Tagle. Watch this report for more details!

Cardinals prepare for the most unpredictable Papal polls next week

Pope Francis' body has been brought to St. Peter's Basilica in a solemn procession as thousands of faithful gather to pay their final respects. With heightened security around Vatican City, world leaders are expected to attend the funeral on April 26. Watch this report for more details!

Pope Francis lies in state at Vatican as thousands pay final tribute

Tributes pour in from every corner of the globe as the world mourns Pope Francis. But even as grief grips the faithful, eyes turn to the Sistine Chapel where the process of electing his successor begins. And could the next pope hail from Asia, marking a historic shift for the Catholic Church?

How next Pope will be chosen: Inside the phase of conclave

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