New pope chosen by Cardinals: White smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel
On Thursday, white smoke was seen coming from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new Pope has been elected. However, the name of the new Pope has yet to be revealed by the Conclave, which met for the first time on Wednesday to discuss the selection of the Catholic Church’s leader. Only […]
Guide to the ‘Conclave’ Movie: Cardinals Choosing the Next Pope
New Delhi: As they prepared for the election to select the next Pope, several Catholic Cardinals reportedly watched the film Conclave, featuring Ralph Fiennes. The film, directed by Edward Berger and based on a novel by Robert Harris, provides insight into the traditions and political dynamics of the papal election process. Released on April 21st, […]
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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