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Pope Leo XIV: Why do Pope's change their names when elected?

It is said the chosen name of a pontiff can be the ‘first indication of what the direction of the papacy might be’.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Why local assemblies of bishops could revolutionise the conclave

The synod-based transformation of the church that will influence the conclave could become a test of the integrity of 21st century Catholicism.

Euronews · May 8, 2025

Is It Moral For Catholics To Bet On Who The Next Pope Will Be?

Millions are now being wagered online on who will be the next Pope, extending the reach of digital betting to the traditionally secretive papal conclave.

International Business Times UK · May 8, 2025

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

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Black smoke confirms no pope elected in first conclave voting round

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

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Black smoke seen over Sistine Chapel after first vote for Pope undecided

More than 100 cardinals have gathered for a secret vote on who will succeed the late Pope Francis

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Pink Smoke Signals In Rome Call For Women Priests

Excluded from the conclave to elect a new pope Wednesday -- and more broadly from the Church's entire global priesthood -- some Catholic women were determined that their voices will be heard.

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Behind the memeification of the conclave and the viral ‘Tagle core’

Hold onto your miters - this conclave is getting the meme treatment online, and Gen Z seem to have picked their favourite: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle... But some traditionalists aren't happy.

Euronews · May 7, 2025

Conclave: who are the likely contenders to succeed Pope Francis?

With the conclave to elect the new pope beginning in Vatican City on Wednesday, following the death of Francis I on 21 April, we look at the contenders from around the world to succeed him and become the 267th pope.

Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2025