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The first day of the conclave ended without a decision on the next pope. Here's what's next for the cardinal electors.
Editor's note: Click here to view the conclave schedule for Thursday, May 8. There is no timeline for the decision − Pope Francis was chosen in one day in 2013, while the election of Pope ...
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The papal conclave — the selection process for a new pope — kicked off on May 7. However, as two rounds of black smoke have indicated, no new pope has been elected yet. In modern history ...
As the conclave gets underway, all eyes turn to the small chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. From this simple metal tube will emerge the long-awaited white smoke that will announce the election of ...
Vatican News has a full conclave schedule on its website, including start times. You can also livestream certain activities at St. Peter’s Square courtesy of Vatican Media Live, the official ...
In the 13th century, it took almost three years — 1,006 days to be exact — to choose Pope Clement IV's successor, making it the longest conclave in the Catholic Church’s history. It's also ...
Below, find more information on when the conclave will start and the schedule for the first day of the selection process. The conclave officially commenced Wednesday, May 7 at 4 a.m. ET (10 a.m ...