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Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why these labels don’t work for popes

The 133 cardinal electors sequestered in the Sistine Chapel elected a new pope May 8. The choice was a surprise — Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, who has carried out most of his ministry in Peru, before being elevated to Vatican roles by Pope Francis.

The Conversation

Pope Leo XIV holds his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel: 'We are a community'

Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and Italian.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV laments people valuing ‘technology, money and success’ over Christianity in first mass as pontiff – as it happened

Pope held mass for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning

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Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois and watched in awe as his brother’s name was announced

The Independent UK

Watch how cardinals celebrated Pope Leo XIV being chosen in rare Conclave video

Rare footage from inside the Conclave to select the new Pope shows cardinals applauding Leo XIV as he left the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, 8 May.

The Independent UK

PopeCrave, brat fancams and 7m views: how Gen Z went wild for the papal conclave

As the whole world waited for white smoke to billow out of the Sistine Chapel, no one appeared quite as enraptured as Gen Z. Maddy Mussen finds out what’s fuelled their unexpected obsession

Evening Standard

Eat, nap, vote: Inside the Vatican conclave to choose the next pope

What actually takes place when the cardinals are not casting their votes during the papal conclave?

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Thousands watch black smoke billow from Sistine Chapel

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday evening, indicating no pope was chosen as cardinals began their sacred task to succeed Pope Francis.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV addresses Vatican crowd as new leader of the Catholic Church

Cardinals from around the world have elected the next pontiff, following the late Pope Francis' passing on 21 April. Follow Euronews' live blog for the latest updates.

Euronews

The Latest: Cardinals vote in the Vatican for a second day to elect a new pope

Catholic cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel for a second day of voting to try and elect a new pope

The Independent UK

What to expect as conclave enters second day of voting for new pope

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, which signalled an unsuccessful first round of voting

The Independent UK

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

Cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel to continue voting for a new pope

The Independent UK

Black smoke as Vatican conclave fails to elect new pope on first ballot

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vatican City’s St Peter’s Square as cardinals voted in first ballot.

Al Jazeera

Watch: Smoke signal shows whether new Pope has been chosen

A smoke signal from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday (7 May) has signaled whether cardinals have found a successor to Pope Francis following his death aged 88.

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Conclave to elect new pope begins with prayer – and oaths of secrecy

After a day of ceremony and centuries-old ritual, the 133 cardinal electors have begun voting on who should succeed Pope Francis as head of the Catholic Church

The Independent UK

Black smoke confirms no pope elected in first conclave voting round

The secret meeting to elect a new pontiff began on Wednesday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney confirms no pope elected in first conclave vote

Cardinals to return to Sistine Chapel on Thursday to continue secret meeting to elect new pontiff

The Conversation

No matter who the next pope is, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’ − a sociologist explains

More than 130 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. With the announcement “Extra omnes” – “all out” – the doors have been closed and the cardinals sequestered to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. They will vote, confer, pray and vote again until a candidate…

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Evening Standard

Conclave voting times and how to watch as cardinals select a new pope

The decision-making process could range from a few hours to several weeks

Evening Standard

All eyes on Sistine Chapel for smoke as secret conclave begins to elect new pope

White smoke will confirm a new pontiff to lead the world’s Catholics has been chosen.

The Independent UK

From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

A change in popes is a complicated process

Euronews

No pope elected on first day of conclave as black smoke appears above Vatican

Cardinals from around the world have entered the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Wednesday to begin the closed-door process of electing the next pontiff, following the late Pope Francis' passing on 21 April. Follow Euronews' live blog for the latest updates.

The Conversation

Conclave: the chemistry behind the black and white smoke

This week, 133 cardinals have gathered in the Vatican to elect a new leader of the Catholic church. During their deliberations, the only indications of their progress are the regular plumes of smoke wafting from a freshly installed chimney perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel.

Evening Standard

Conclave cardinals told choice for next pope is of ‘exceptional importance’

The electors met for mass at St Peter’s Basilica ahead of the conclave in the Sistine Chapel from Wednesday afternoon.

Radio France Internationale

Secret oaths and blacked-out windows: what happens inside the papal conclave?

The conclave that begins in Vatican City on Wednesday is the process of electing the next leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Shrouded in mystery, with all those involved sworn to secrecy on threat of ex-communication, what do we know about what goes on behind the sealed doors of…

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