Historic Moment for American Pope Leo XIV

Illinois native Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, is preparing for a reunion with his siblings in Rome to celebrate his historic achievement. His brother John Prevost will join him for this unprecedented moment for the Catholic Church and Chicago.

Nuns outside College of Cardinals during papal conclave

Nuns gather outside College of Cardinals as they vote for new pope in Vatican City, highlighting the issue of women's roles in the Catholic Church.

Selection of the Pope through the Papal Conclave

The Catholic Church selects a new Pope through a process called the Papal Conclave, with white smoke signaling the election of a new pope. The College of Cardinals meets to elect the next Pope, with a two-thirds majority needed for the decision. The process historically has been relatively quick, with recent popes elected within a few days.

Papal Conclave

Black smoke billowed from Sistine Chapel chimney for the second time as cardinal electors remained undecided on new pope. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga explains day two of conclave.

Papal Conclave and Speculation on Future Pope

The article discusses the process of the papal conclave vote and speculates on the possibility of a younger pope being elected in 2025. It reflects on the unexpected election of Pope Francis in 2013 and the challenges a new pope may face in a rapidly changing world.

Papal Conclave and Cardinals' Use of Electronic Devices

During the Papal Conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, cardinals do not have access to electronic devices and instead spend their time in prayer and reading. Co-host Tony Dokoupil humorously mentions the term 'raw-dogging it' to describe going without electronic devices for an extended period of time.

Papal Conclave at the Vatican

The doors of the Sistine Chapel were sealed for the papal conclave, but no new pope was chosen after three hours and fifteen minutes, as signaled by black smoke from the chimney. Lester Holt of NBC News reports from the Vatican.

Papal Conclave

Black smoke seen from Sistine Chapel chimney indicates no new pope elected during first round of voting near Vatican.

Current Events Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to implement a ban on transgender military service members. The papal conclave begins at the Vatican to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. India conducted strikes on Pakistan, leading to casualties on both sides. Real ID enforcement begins at U.S. airports for domestic flights. The Rockettes celebrate their 100th year with auditions in New York City.

Papal Conclave to Select a New Pope

133 cardinals from around the world will meet in the Sistine Chapel to select a new pope, with fewer than half of the voting cardinals being European. This could influence the selection of a new pope as Pope Francis had selected many cardinals from the global south.

Papal Conclave to Elect the 267th Pope

133 cardinals will be voting during the upcoming papal conclave to elect the 267th pope. The conclave is expected to conclude by Friday, with the possibility of unexpected events delaying the election. The cardinals have been discussing various topics, including migration, ecclesial communion, and the role of the new Pope in promoting dialogue and building relationships.

Possibility of an Asian Pope in the Catholic Church

Fox News reports on the possibility of an Asian pope being elected for the first time in history during the upcoming papal conclave. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines is a leading candidate. Other potential Asian candidates include Cardinal Charles Maung Bo from Burma and South Korean Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik.

Papal Conclave and Chimney in Vatican

Workers have installed a chimney on top of the Vatican building in Rome, Italy, which will signal to the public the election of Pope Francis' successor through the color of the chimney smoke.

Installation of Chimney on Sistine Chapel Roof for Papal Conclave

The chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel was installed ahead of the conclave to select the next pope. Cardinals will use the chimney to communicate the election results to the world.

Papal Conclave and Vatican Politics

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope have accelerated with the installation of the chimney in the Sistine Chapel. The process involves burning ballots to produce either white or black smoke indicating the election outcome. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis in 2013. Discussions are ongoing about the needs of the Catholic Church and the type of pope required. Some cardinals have criticized Francis' reforms, particularly regarding women and lay people taking on leadership roles in the Vatican.

Cardinal Angelo Becciu's Exclusion from Papal Conclave

Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was forced to resign from the Vatican and convicted of embezzlement, will not participate in the upcoming papal conclave. He is appealing his conviction while maintaining his innocence.

Papal Conclave to Elect New Pope

Cardinals will gather for the papal conclave starting May 7 to elect a new head of the Catholic Church after Pope Francis's death. The conclave will not be held before May 7 due to necessary preparations.

Pope Francis Death and Papal Conclave

Pope Francis passed away, sparking interest in the process of selecting a new pope.

Speculation on the Next Pope

Bookmakers and crypto investors are already speculating on who will succeed Pope Francis as the next pontiff, with Italian cardinal Pietro Parolin and charismatic moderate Luis Antonio Tagle leading the predictions. The secretive papal conclave to select the new pope is set to take place 15-20 days after Francis's death, with 135 cardinal electors participating.

Papal Conclave and Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence struggles to forecast the outcome of the process by which Catholic cardinals elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis. Various AI chatbots offer insights into potential frontrunners with mixed results.

Papal Conclave and Potential Candidates

The article discusses the history and intrigue surrounding papal conclaves, highlighting potential candidates to succeed Pope Francis, including Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Cardinal Parolin, Cardinal Péter Erdő, Cardinal Tagle, and others.