Tag: conclave
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Habemus Papam! Robert Prevost of USA elected as the 267th successor of Saint Peter
At 18:08 this evening, white smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the 133 cardinal electors, after two days of prayer and deliberation under Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes, have elected Robert Francis Prevost of USA, now the 267th Bishop of Rome and leader of the global Catholic Church. This moment follows the death of Pope…
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Black smoke signals no pope yet as conclave begins in Vatican
The search for the 267th Bishop of Rome continues after black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday evening, indicating that no candidate secured the required two-thirds majority in the first round of voting. The conclave officially began at 5:46 pm with the traditional “Extra omnes” proclamation by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, Master of…
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Conclave begins as cardinals seek bridge-building pope
The largest and most unpredictable conclave in modern history begins today, Wednesday, at 10am, with a public Holy Mass at St Peter’s Basilica. Under Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment ceiling fresco, 133 cardinal-electors from around the globe will then enter the Sistine Chapel to choose a successor to Pope Francis. With the College of Cardinals more…
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Vatican installs conclave chimney ahead of 7th May papal election
Preparations for the upcoming papal conclave are underway as the Vatican fire brigade has installed the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel – the traditional signal to the world of a new pope’s election. On 7th May, the cardinal-electors will begin the secret voting process to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. From that…
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Could an American become Pope? Cardinal Robert Prevost emerges as serious contender
While an American pope has long been seen as unlikely, Cardinal Robert Prevost is quickly becoming a name to watch ahead of the 7th May conclave. Born in Chicago but shaped by decades of global service, Prevost, 69, currently heads the powerful Vatican Dicastery for Bishops, where he advises on the appointment of bishops worldwide.…
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Vatican announces 7th May start for conclave to elect new Pope
The Vatican announced on Monday that the conclave to elect the next pope will begin on 7th May. The decision came after scores of cardinals gathered to determine when the cardinal-electors would meet in the Sistine Chapel to choose a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away last week at the age of 88. Only…
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Sede Vacante begins as Pope Francis dies: Cardinal Farrell to lead transition, funeral set in coming days
The death of Pope Francis has officially begun the sede vacante, the interregnum period during which the papal throne lies vacant. Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, appointed camerlengo by Francis in 2019, will oversee the transition, following protocols rooted in tradition and reformed by Francis himself. According to a Vatican statement, Cardinal Farrell will preside…
