Cardinals Reassemble at Vatican to Vote on New Pope Again
Questions lingered as the Cardinals convened in the Sistine Chapel on a notable Thursday, embarking on the crucial process of selecting a new pope. According to reports, a plume of black smoke emerged on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of the Conclave’s initial vote for a successor to the late Pope Francis. The 133 Roman Catholic […]
Conclave update: Catholic cardinals meet for a second day to choose a new pope.
Today’s voting is, well, slightly complicated. We’re set for four rounds of voting, but interestingly, we might not see smoke signals after each one of them. As I mentioned earlier, the four rounds are expected around 9:30 AM and noon, with another round after a long lunch at 5:30 PM and then again at 7 […]
Cardinals go back to the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope after the first vote does not succeed.
The Cardinals convened at the Sistine Chapel on Thursday for the second round of voting to select the new Pope, but the initial vote resulted in black smoke from the chapel chimney, indicating they hadn’t reached a decision yet. Among the 133 voting cardinals, some expressed a desire for a quick conclave to usher in […]
Cardinals in the Papal Conclave Are Going In Without Protection
Cardinals Conduct Conclave Without Electronics CBS News co-host Tony Dokoupil reported that Cardinals are proceeding with the conclave to select Pope Francis’ successor without any electronic devices. Partial highlights from a recent discussion: John Allen: It’s important to recognize that this process takes significant time. There’s quite a bit of political maneuvering happening during the […]
What cardinals eat during the conclave and the reason for the ravioli ban
The Catholic Cardinal Conference, gathered for the Conclave, finds itself isolated in the stunning Sistine Chapel. Yet, the culinary experience isn’t quite what one might expect. The menu at the Santa Marta cafeteria consists of rather unremarkable fare like simple spaghetti, boiled vegetables, minestrone soup, and lamb skewers during this secret gathering, as noted by […]
Livestream Offends Viewers As Tony Dokoupil Says Cardinals Are “Rawdogging” The Vote: “Excuse Me WHAT?”
The 2025 Papal Conclave: An Unprecedented Event The upcoming Papal Conclave in 2025 might just be one for the history books. This follows the passing of Pope Francis shortly after he met with Vice President J.D. Vance, which has led to the unfortunate moniker “Pope Killer” for Vance. Amidst the drama surrounding Ralph Fiens, public […]
Cardinals Gather in the Sistine Chapel for Private Meeting to Choose a New Pope
The Catholic Cardinals are gathering at the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to elect a new Pope following the passing of Pope Francis. With 133 electors involved, the focus is on finding a leader who can unify a church that reflects a variety of views. In a long-standing tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages, […]
Cardinals meet to select a new pope and other major news stories
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Cardinals meet in St. Peter’s Basilica for last Mass prior to the conclave to elect a new pope.
The Cardinals gathered at St. Peter’s Cathedral on Wednesday to prepare for a Conclave aimed at selecting a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away last month. A Mass was held prior to this private selection process for the new leader of the Catholic Church. Giovanni Batista Le, the dean of the Cardinals University, expressed […]
Live updates: Catholic cardinals worldwide meet to choose a new pope
Morning Opening: Extra Omnes Today marks a significant day as 133 Catholic Cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel for the first time to determine the 267th successor of Saint Peter, a decision prompted by the passing of Pope Francis last month. Conclave, one of the most captivating election processes globally, continuously draws attention from around […]