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Moments before the white smoke, seagulls were stealing the show during papal conclave
Since livestream cameras went up early Wednesday morning, a handful of seagulls have hopped around the Sistine Chapel chimney ...
2025 conclave Day 2 brings more black smoke, as cardinals continue voting to pick a new pope at Vatican
A new pope will be selected when a candidate gets a two-thirds-plus-one majority vote by the cardinal electors. White smoke ...
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 ...
This conclave to choose a new pope was short — but not the shortest ever
This was among the shortest conclaves in recent decades. Here's a look at the long history of choosing a pope.
Papal conclave live updates: Cardinals return for afternoon session, next round of voting
The cardinals, who broke for lunch and will reconvene this afternoon, are expected to continue casting ballots at the Vatican ...
Black smoke billows as cardinals’ first conclave vote yields no new pope: Highlights
More than 130 cardinals from all over the world are gathering today for the papal conclave, through which a new head of the ...
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 ...
Leading Vatican figures during the conclave
When the conclave begins in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, everything will revolve around the successor to pope Francis.