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New Pope Election: What a Conclave Means and How it Works

When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church holds a conclave to choose his successor. For example, Pope Francis was elected in 2013 following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Currently, the ...
Yahoo

Black smoke pours from the Sistine Chapel on day 2 of the conclave. We answer your questions on how the next pope will be elected.

The conclave to select the successor to Pope Francis began Wednesday in Vatican City, where cardinals from around the world gathered to take part in the mysterious process that has been used for ...
WIVB-TV

What does the conclave mean for WNY?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Cardinals from around the world have gathered in Rome to start the conclave to choose the next pope. Here in Western New York, local Catholics are watching closely. Father Peter ...
The Indianapolis Star

White smoke at papal conclave! Who is new Pope? Robert Francis Prevost. What we know

The papal conclave to select the next pope began May 7, with USA TODAY providing live stream coverage. Cardinal electors will vote in secret, with white smoke signifying the election of a new pope.