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  2. Papal election on Participating at the 11th General Congregation of the College of Cardinals, which focused on migration, synodality and unity ahead of the conclave, were 170 Cardinals, including 133 Cardinal electors.

    ‘Most spectacular in 50 years’

    The 2025 papal conclave convenes today with 133 cardinals from 70 countries to elect the next pope, following Pope Francis' passing. This conclave is the…

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  3. Vigil for new Pope begins

    Vigil for new Pope begins

    Past conclaves had sprung surprises: Pope John Paul II was the first non-Italian to be made pope in five centuries. ‘No one was expecting that, and Pope…

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  4. Before the smoke signal The Vatican says the cardinals on 7 May will celebrate a special Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica before gathering inside the Sistine Chapel to begin the process of electing a new pope. The world will soon watch out for the smoke rising from a small chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke means no new pope has been chosen. White smoke will tell everyone that decision has been made.

    16 papabile: Who could be the next Pope?

    With Pope Francis’ future uncertain, speculation swirls around 16 prominent cardinals from around the world seen as potential successors, each bringing diverse…

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  5. CARDINAL Luis Antonio Tagle.

    Vatican names Tagle to key conclave post

    Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has been selected by lottery to assist in preparations for the upcoming papal conclave starting 7 May, alongside Cardinals Marx and…

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