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Conclave

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March 2025
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How is a new Pope selected?
How does the Vatican and its cardinals go about voting on and anointing a new Pope? We’re joined by The Journal reporter Diarmuid Pepper.
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LIVE: White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel as new pope is elected
WATCH: Live video from the Vatican as Catholics await a new Pope
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Cardinals prepare for second day of conclave to elect new pope
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PHOTOS: Day 1 of the Vatican conclave to elect the next Pope
Centuries-old rituals to be carried out as conclave begins
Infographic: How is the new Pope elected?
Frontrunners emerge in last day of pre-conclave talks
Conclave to elect next pope will begin on Tuesday
'Leaks' prompt US Cardinals to call off pre-conclave press conferences
Poll: Do you think the next Pope can help reinvigorate the Catholic Church?
Opinion: So much has come out to show the Vatican is dysfunctional
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The next Pope: Cardinals gather for pre-conclave talks
Two popes, two resignations: Benedict XVI and Celestine V‎
Benedict changes rules to allow Conclave to start earlier
Glossary: Some of the terms you'll hear during the Papal election