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- The largest-ever papal conclave began on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in the Sistine Chapel with 133 cardinal electors from 70 countries voting for a new pope.
- The conclave started due to Pope Francis’s recent death, triggering the secretive election process requiring a two-thirds majority of at least 89 votes.
- Cardinals under 80 write names on ballots, fold them, and place them in a chalice, with votes counted four times daily amid ritualized secrecy and prayer breaks.
- White smoke emitted Thursday after the third voting round signaled the election of the new pope, who will dress in the Room of Tears and be presented on St. Peter's balcony.
- The new pope will face the challenge of unifying the church amid divides between progressive and conservative factions and deciding whether to continue Francis's reforms.
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How this year’s papal conclave differs from past conclaves to elect a new pope
Papal conclave 2025, Pope election process explained: The papal conclave is the secret electoral process to elect a new pope. What are the traditions, and what is different this time? Who are the frontrunners? We explain.
Philly reacts to papal conclave; Water bill hikes; Trump cuts' impact
‘Anticipation with a tinge of worry’: LGBT community wary as papal conclave begins As the Catholic Church begins the process to replace Pope Francis, Philly’s local LGBTQIA+ community is hopeful and nervous. Francis’ progressive stance on immigration and LGBTQIA+ issues, including a greater acceptance of same sex couples, was a departure, and it’s uncertain if the next pope will follow that lead. Continue reading… Over 100 cardinals will gather …
How the papal conclave will select the next pope
On Tuesday, at 4:40 p.m. local time, the conclave to pick a new pope began. Most of us are following this process, but it may be helpful to understand a little more about what is actually going on. There are many questions surrounding this event. It can be hard for those not familiar with the structure and practices of the Church to understand what is actually happening.Who's whoBefore we get into the actual proceedings of the conclave, we shoul…
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The ritual after the papal election: what happens when a new pontiff is chosen
From the acceptance and choice of the name to the appearance on the balcony of Saint Peter, the process follows a centenary protocol that lasts approximately 45 minutes.Last hour on the conclave for the election of the new Pope
How a Papal Conclave Works, and Who Might Be the Next Pope
On Tuesday, the cardinals locked themselves into the Sistine Chapel, officially beginning the conclave to elect the 267th pope. First formalized by Pope Gregory X in 1274, the conclave (a word derived from the Latin words cum clave, meaning “with a key”) follows a highly scripted process honed over the past 800 years. How the conclave works, and how it came into being—all of that gets covered in the Religion for Breakfast video above. It’s hoste…
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