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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process. Centuries-old rituals are involved in the transition in leadership for both the ...
Black smoke vs. white smoke: What does each color mean during conclave?
At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...
Conclave begins in the Vatican: What to know about the election for the next pope
Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. Here’s what to know.
Conclave begins: Meet the Ohio native among cardinals choosing successor to Pope Francis
The conclave to choose the new pope is underway. And among the cardinals choosing the new Catholic leader is an Ohio native.
A Cardinal Shares His Conclave Advice: ‘Bring a Book’
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has some tips for first-timers taking part in the sometimes lengthy process of choosing ...
What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...
Catholic cardinals to sequester themselves in the Vatican for the start of the conclave
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
Who will be the next pope? Here are some potential candidates as the conclave begins
The papal conclave meets to begin the process of picking Pope Francis' successor. CBS News polling shows American Catholics ...
A Conclave Primer
One conclave in the 13th century took nearly three years. Others took just one day. Pope Francis was elected on the second ...
Where to watch the 2025 conclave: TV channels, streaming info, more
The papal conclave begins Wednesday, May 7, when cardinals gather to elect the next pope. Here's how to watch coverage in the ...