White smoke streamed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that the 133 cardinals inside have elected a new pope. But we don’t yet know his identity.
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Second day of conclave begins to elect the next pope
The 133 cardinals in the conclave will participate in as many as four rounds of voting a day until a two-thirds majority is reached to elect the next pope.
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His Catholic prayer app is one of the most popular in the world. What’s his take on the conclave?
NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with the CEO of Hallow, a Catholic prayer app, about the next pope.
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This priest has advocated for LGBTQ Catholics. Here’s what he thinks of the conclave
Pope Francis worked to make the Catholic Church more open to the LGBTQ community. NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with the Rev. James Martin about what direction the new pontiff could take the church.
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Conclave to elect the next pope will commence on May 7
The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican’s Synod Hall. The conclave will take place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during those days.
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Cardinal Vincent Nichols expects a ‘mood of reflection’ at his first conclave
As he prepares to enter the seclusion of a conclave to elect a new pope, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, reflects on diversity and sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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After Pope Francis’ death, debates begin over his successor
In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with discussions over which man is best suited to next lead the Church.
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Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here’s what to know about Farrell, who was born in Ireland and spent much of his career in the U.S.
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Here’s what ‘Conclave’ got right — and wrong — about the selection of a new pope
The Oscar-winning film is about the papal selection process. But how accurate is it to real life? Rev. Thomas Reese and Sister Susan Rose Francois weigh in on whether it checks out.
