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White Smoke Confirms New Pope Elected in 2025 Conclave

The College of Cardinals reached a swift decision on May 8, signaling the election of Pope Francis’s successor through the ancient smoke ritual.

First American Pope Criticizes U.S. Immigration Policy as Trump’s Neutral Response Faces Scrutiny

White Smoke Signals Election of New Pope in Quickest Conclave in a Century

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace and Unity in First Address as Pontiff

Cardinals Endure Bland Meals as Papal Conclave Combines Centuries-Old Food Rules with Modern Secrecy Measures

Cardinals Begin Conclave to Elect the 267th Pope in Vatican City

Vatican Alters African Cardinals’ Birth Records to Adjust Conclave Eligibility

Cardinals Finalize Preparations for Historic Papal Conclave

Vatican Breaks Tradition by Reusing Papal Robes as Tailor Offers Gifted Alternatives

Female Religious Leaders Convene in Rome as Cardinals Begin Papal Conclave

Vatican Installs Sistine Chapel Chimney as Cardinals Finalize Conclave Preparations

Cardinal Becciu Withdraws from Papal Conclave Following Francis's Final Request

Vatican Confirms May 7 Start for Papal Conclave

Canonization of Carlo Acutis Delayed Following Pope Francis's Death

Pope Francis Dies at 88, Vatican Prepares for Historic Papal Conclave

Pacific Palisades Church Holds First Good Friday Walk After January Wildfire

Pilsen and East Chicago Honor Good Friday with Longstanding Via Crucis Traditions

Pope Francis Delegates Holy Week Duties While Recovery Limits Public Appearances

Philippines Marks Good Friday with Final Crucifixion of Longtime Devotee

Pope Francis Visits Prison as He Continues Recovery During Holy Week