Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to start centuries-old secret ritual to elect a new pope
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 () Cardinals have commenced the secretive conclave in the Vatican City to elect Pope Francis's successor, marked by solemn rituals and a geographically diverse electorate. The cardinals, hailing from 70 countries, are sequestered as they deliberate, aiming to choose a leader who prioritizes unity. Challenges facing the new pope include navigating the church's polarization and addressing the clergy sex abuse scandal.
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday night, signaling no pope was elected in the first vote of the Vatican conclave. Over 45,000 gathered in St. Peter’s Square hoping for white smoke that would signal a new pontiff. Cardinals will resume voting Thursday. The conclave...
Before Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the new Pope, Catholic cardinals reportedly consulted the 2024 film 'Conclave' ahead of the conclave to find Pope Francis' successor. According to..
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LIVE from Vatican City – Conclave 2025 Watch the historic papal election unfold as cardinals from around the world gather in the Sistine Chapel to choose the next pope after Pope Francis. This stream..
Cardinals from 70 countries have commenced the secretive conclave in Vatican City to elect Pope Francis's successor. The diverse group, including many appointed... IndiaTimes Also reported by •DNA
Black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the cardinals' failure to elect a new pope on their initial ballot. The 133 cardinals, sequestered in... IndiaTimes
As cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope, the chosen name holds significant meaning. Following tradition dating back to 533 A.D., the new... IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 ()
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