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This conclave to choose a new pope was short -- but not the shortest ever
The longest conclave since the 20th century began took 14 rounds of balloting across five days, ending with the election of Pius XI in 1922. The shortest was the conclave that elected Pius XII in 1939, which took three ballots in two days.
What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...
In a process that could've taken weeks, months or even years, and has in the past, the new pope was chosen in the third round ...
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen as the 267th Pope elected by 133 cardinals locked inside the Sistine ...
Eighteen days after Pope Francis last appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, his successor -- the 267th pope -- ...
As the papal conclave begins, bettors around the world continue to wager most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...
LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...
Cardinal Prevost announces papal name as Leo XIV. Cardinal Robert Prevost selected the name Leo XIV, a senior cardinal deacon ...
Prevost, 69, was considered a contender for the papacy but was largely overlooked by many bettors and experts in favor of ...
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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