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Pope Francis, Papal Name

Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his priorities and vision for the Church.

The New York Times · 4h

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic Church.

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

Honor Pope Francis' legacy, papal history with tribute book from USA TODAY

A Tribute to the First Latin American Pontiff,” a new book from USA TODAY, honors the memories of Pope Francis’ transformative papacy.

US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is Pope Leo XIV

The Washington Post on MSN · 2h

Leo XIV, elevated by Francis, becomes first American pope

The election of a first North American pontiff came after the death of the first Latin American pope and signaled a relinquishing of papal authority from Europe.

TooFab · 7h

Vatican Chooses American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as 267th Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was announced as the next pope, becoming the first American leader of the Catholic Church, and taking the name of Pope Leo XIV.

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The New York Times · 5h

Live Updates: Robert Francis Prevost Is 1st American Pope

Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first pope from the United States and defying a longstanding belief that church leaders would never select a pope from a global superpower that already has considerable influence in world affairs.

Axios on MSN9h

White smoke: New pope chosen in Vatican City

White smoke billowed over the Vatican on Thursday to signal a cardinal has been elected as the 267th leader of the Catholic ...

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Crowds in Vatican Square wait for new pope to emerge

Thousands of people have gathered in Vatican Square to witness the first appearance of the newly elected pope. White smoke was released from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday evening, ...

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The Latest: New pope set to emerge from Vatican balcony after white smoke signal

White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church.

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World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

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Fresno man shares experience of being in Vatican City as Pope Leo XIV makes first appearance

Fresno man Chandler Marquez says the moment of Pope Leo XIV walking out was filled with overwhelming joy and emotion.

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Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

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The Latest: Cardinals vote in the Vatican for a second day to elect a new pope

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Black smoke again billowed out of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, the second day of the conclave, ...

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This spiritual son of Francis could be the bridge a broken world needs

And for the first time in 2000 years of Catholic tradition, an American was stepping onto the balcony above us, bathed in the ...

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