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Published on 09:47 GMT

In Congo, supporters of Cardinal Ambongo hope he will become pope

Viewers in the Democratic Republic of Congo gathered around their TV in Kinshasa to cheer for the possibility of an African pope. Patience Mudinda and her family were watching television in their small living room as the television showed the beginning of …

Source: Africanews - Neutral
Published on 06:15 GMT

Conclave: First Black Smoke, Signaling Inconclusive Election Emerges

Few hours after 133 cardinals were locked up in the Sistine chapel, black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday evening, signaling an inconclusive first vote by cardinals in conclave to elect a new pope that will lead the 1.4 …

Source: Point Blank News - Pending
Published on 09:23 GMT

Cardinals gather for second day of historic conclave to elect new pope

After the first day of the conclave ended with no new pope, 133 cardinals representing 70 countries gather again behind closed doors on Thursday to continue deliberating on who will be the new leader of the Catholic Church. From today, two ballots will be …

Source: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on 05:34 GMT

Papal Conclave 2025: First Day Ends Without Electing New Pope

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email Photo credit Inquirer.net VATICAN CITY— The 2025 papal conclave began on Wednesday, May 7, with a historic 133 cardinal-electors entering the Sistine Chapel to choose the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church—making it …

Source: Asian Journal - Pending
Published on 09:35 GMT

No white smoke: Cardinals continue papal election in second day of conclave

Cardinals have entered the Sistine Chapel for a second day of voting to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April, with no successor chosen after the first day of deliberations. The 133 cardinals from 70 countries are now conducting …

Source: Philenews In-Cyprus - Neutral
Published on 03:21 GMT

108 of 133 cardinals electing new pope were picked by Francis: Will the next pope follow his path?

Cardinals from across the globe have started the task of selecting a new pope, following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April. The conclave, a centuries-old and highly secretive process, is taking place in the Sistine Chapel, beneath Michelangelo’s famous …

Source: WION - Pro-Government
Published on 03:20 GMT

Papal Conclave 2025: What is 'oath of secrecy' taken by each cardinal before entering Sistine Chapel to elect new pope

The first vote of 2025 papal conclave ended when black smoke came out of the chimney of Sistine Chapel on Wednesday (May 7) evening. There will be a vote again tomorrow (May 8) as the Roman Catholic church searches for its next pope to lead 1.4 billion- …

Source: WION - Pro-Government
Published on 03:19 GMT

Religious orders rise, but another Jesuit pope? Don’t count on it

Newly elected Pope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after being elected by the conclave of cardinals, at the Vatican, March 13, 2013. REUTERS FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis …

Source: Inquirer - Neutral
Published on 03:20 GMT

Papal Conclave 2025: What happens inside Sistine Chapel when cardinals vote to elect new pope

The process to elect new leader of Roman Catholics has started after the demise of Pope Francis. The first vote of papal conclave 2025, however, was could not bring the necessary result as confirmed by the black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney on …

Source: WION - Pro-Government
Published on 06:40 GMT

Thousands wait for new pope’s election

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral