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White smoke over Sistine Chapel as new pope chosen
The conclave on Thursday elected a new pope iafter white smoke was seen rising from the Sistine Chapel, but the new pope has ...
White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope has been elected
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church ...
Papal conclave begins in Vatican City
On Wednesday, 133 of the eligible cardinals will process into the Sistine Chapel for the sacred and secretive ritual to elect a new pope.
The Vatican Prepares for Start of Conclave
The Vatican will be on lockdown starting Wednesday. The secrecy surrounding the conclave is to protect the cardinals from any ...
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
Vatican readies for conclave lockdown
The Sistine Chapel was decked out to host a papal election Tuesday as cardinals from around the globe moved into a Vatican ...