To chose the new pope, two-thirds of the 133 cardinals must agree on a name ... Read More: Who Could Be the Next Pope? These ...

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

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Pope Leo XIV has made his first public appearance since his election, traveling to a sanctuary south of Rome that is ...

By The New York Times A new Roman Catholic pope has been chosen. Read more about Robert Francis ... potential names began long ago behind the Vatican’s walls and beyond. As the cardinals began ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday ...

Sixteen days after the reign of Pope Francis ended with ... At that point, he becomes the new pope and he will state his chosen pontifical name before the assembled cardinals.

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Cardinals set for more talks after black smoke signals no pope chosen on first day - The smoke signals that the 133 cardinals ...