The Olympics' own Conclave begins - as hotly contested race for IOC president reaches climax
Wednesday, 19 March 2025 Electing the new boss of the Olympics first required a grandly titled "sacred pilgrimage" to ancient Olympia - to pay homage to the birthplace of what's become a multibillion-pound behemoth.
As the world mourns Pope Francis, attention now turns to Vatican City's ancient traditions. The black and white smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney will once again guide millions awaiting news of the next pope. Each puff tells a powerful story—black means no decision, white means a new pontiff has been chosen. This sacred ritual, deeply rooted in Catholic history, is the most visible symbol of a centuries-old conclave. Here’s how the symbolic smoke works and what it means in the selection of the next spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
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With the death of Pope Francis at age 88, the world now turns its attention to what comes next for the Catholic Church. What is the process for selecting a new Pope? How soon will the Conclave begin? Who are the likely contenders to lead the Church into a new era?
This video breaks down the centuries-old papal election process — from the gathering of the College of Cardinals in Vatican City to the symbolic white smoke that signals the election of a new Pontiff. We also explore the global implications of this transition and what the Church might look for in its next spiritual leader.
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International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry chosen as first female president
Coventry's win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as his successor.
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