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Pope Leo makes history as 1st American pontiff

Who is the new pope? American Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV

After less than 24 hours of seclusion in the Vatican, cardinals ended the 2025 papal conclave with the election of a new pontiff. The man chosen, Cardinal Robert Prevost, will be known as Pope Leo XIV — the first pope ever from the United States.

ABC News on MSN · 3h

What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope

Over an hour after the white smoke emerged, the new pope, clad in his papal vestments, stepped out onto the balcony and greeted the world.

USA TODAY on MSN · 5h

History is made with new Pope Leo XIV, first-ever pontiff from US: Recap

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming with emotion.

Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope

Entertainment Weekly on MSN · 4h

New pope watched Ralph Fiennes' “Conclave” before vote 'so he knew how to behave' during election

Pope Leo XIV's brother revealed that the religious leader saw the Oscar-winning drama hours before cardinals elected him.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Is there a new pope yet? Cardinals vote on day 2 of conclave.

No new pope has been selected as of the morning of Thursday, May 8, but there's still a chance that one will be picked on the second day of conclave.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

2025 conclave Day 2 brings more black smoke, as cardinals continue voting to pick a new pope at Vatican

A new pope will be selected when a candidate gets a two-thirds-plus-one majority vote by the cardinal electors. White smoke will be sent up the chimney of the Sistine Chapel when that happens, to indicate a new pope has been chosen.

Cardinals return to Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Catholic cardinals elect new pope, white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel

By Joshua McElwee, Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter's rang out on Thursday, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman Catholic Church.

Time on MSN · 1d

Vatican Elects New Pope: White Smoke From Sistine Chapel

White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel on the evening of Thursday, May 8, signalling that the Vatican has elected a new Pope. The cardinal selected to succeed Pope Francis will be announced in due course.

The Washington Post · 1d

Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope after the first ballot fails

Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ballot failed to find a winner, sending billowing black smoke through the chapel chimney. Some of the 133 voting cardinals had said they expected a short conclave to replace Pope Francis.

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TIME on MSN · 1d

Breaking Down the Cardinals Selecting the New Pope

Cardinals from 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a new Pope in the most diverse conclave in history.

Associated Press News · 1d

Cardinals announce a new Pope has been chosen; AP explains

White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church on the second day of their conclave.

BBC · 11h

A new Pope has been chosen

Pope Leo VIX is the first American Pope and has been elected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.

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Cardinals offer glimpses into path Pope Leo XIV will follow

With the world still wondering how the fledgling papacy of Leo XIV will take wing, cardinals and other clerics gave glimpses ...

Cardinals hold fourth new pope vote as crowds watch for smoke

The next vote will take place at about 17:30 (16:30 BST) - no smoke will signal no decision has been reached, white smoke ...

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This conclave to choose a new pope was short — but not the shortest ever

The longest conclave since the 20th century began took 14 rounds of balloting across five days, ending with the election of ...

CBS News anchor says cardinals are 'rawdogging' papal conclave since their phones have been confiscated

CBS New anchor Tony Dokoupil is being roasted for saying on air that the cardinals are 'rawdogging' the papal conclave by ...

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Trump congratulates new American pope

Outside the West Wing on Thursday, Trump indicated that the White House has received a call about scheduling a meeting with Leo. “I do. yes. They’ve already called,” he said ...

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