Pope Francis needed five votes and was elected on the second day of the conclave, Benedict XVI needed four votes and was also ...

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The 133 cardinals who are eligible to choose the next pontiff are trying again Thursday to elect a successor to Francis to guide the 1.4 billion strong Roman Catholic church at time of human ...

Pope Gregory XV, elected in 1621, was the last pope to be elected by “spontaneous acclamation” when all the cardinals, ...

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 ...

The conclave to elect the new pope brought no new updates as the Sistine Chapel chimney billowed black smoke, indicating no ...

Explore historical trivia behind the longest conclave and the shortest, the oldest pope and the youngest and a handful of antipopes as well.

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

Northern Michigan is the third and final non-conference opponent for St. Thomas in 2026. The Tommies are scheduled to open ...

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