9 h. ago Watch how cardinals celebrated Pope Leo XIV being chosen in rare Conclave video

Rare footage from inside the Conclave to select the new Pope shows cardinals applauding Leo XIV as he left the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, 8 May.

Culture

13 h. ago Conclave LIVE: First American Pope Leo XIV tells crowds 'may peace be with all of you'

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage from the Vatican on the second day of conclave as cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope.

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13 h. ago New Pope Leo makes first public appearance to jubilant scenes in Rome

The 267th Pope elected after 24 hours of cardinals meeting in conclave inside the Sistine Chapel

Culture

13 h. ago Conclave LIVE: US priest Robert Francis Prevost is named as new pope and takes the name Leo XIV after white smoke emerges over Sistine Chapel

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage from the Vatican on the second day of conclave as cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope.

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14 h. ago Who is new Pope Robert Prevost? First American chosen to lead as Pope Leone XIV

The successor to Pope Francis has been announced after a conclave of 133 cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel for an ultra secretive voting process to select the new head of the Catholic Church

Politics

14 h. ago Who is new Pope Robert Prevost? Pope Leo XIV first US leader of Catholic church

The successor to Pope Francis has been announced after a conclave of 133 cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel for an ultra secretive voting process to select the new head of the Catholic Church

Politics

14 h. ago Trump reacts to a new pope being chosen as he gives Melania big kiss at White House event: Live updates

DAILY MAIL LIVE BLOG: President Donald Trump revealed he's keeping an eye on the pope's election.

Politics

14 h. ago Vatican conclave cardinals: New Pope elected as white smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel chimney at Vatican

The 267th Pope has now been elected, after just 24 hours of cardinals meeting in a secret conclave inside the Sistine Chapel.

Events

14 h. ago Conclave live: New Pope chosen in historic vote as white smoke appears above Sistine Chapel

Smoke signals 133 cardinals agree with at least two-thirds majority on who should succeed Pope Francis

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14 h. ago A new Pope is chosen: White smoke finally rises from the Sistine Chapel as cardinals elect the next pontiff in third conclave vote

Hailing from 70 different countries, the 133-strong group of cardinals gathered in the Vatican for the centuries old-ritual to elect the 267th pontiff following the death of Pope Francis last month.

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14 h. ago Conclave live: Cardinals have picked the new pope as white smoke rises from Sistine Chapel to break the news

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage from the Vatican on the second day of conclave as cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope.

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15 h. ago New pope elected LIVE: New leader of Catholic Church chosen as white smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney

A record 133 cardinals from 70 countries are involved in the secret ballot to elect a new pope

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15 h. ago Watch live: Cardinals elect new pope as white smoke rises from Sistine Chapel

Watch live as cardinals elect a new pope with white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday evening (8 May).

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15 h. ago New Pope chosen as white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel chimney

White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney, meaning the 133 cardinals had reached a two-thirds majority, or 89 ballots, necessary to become the 267th pope

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15 h. ago White smoke as new Pope chosen with head of Catholic Church to be revealed soon

White smoke has flowed from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel – but the pontiff's name has yet to be announced in line with tradition. We should know who the new pope is shortly

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20 h. ago Conclave live stream as cardinals meet at Sistine Chapel to pick new pope

Live stream as cardinals gather to elect new pope

Politics

20 h. ago Conclave live: Wait for new pope goes on as black smoke blows out from Sistine Chapel for second time with cardinals deadlocked on who will succeed Francis

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage from the Vatican on the second day of conclave as cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope.

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21 h. ago Conclave LIVE: Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney as cardinals fail to elect new pope

A record 133 cardinals from 70 countries are involved in the secret ballot to elect a new pope

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23 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel for a second day of voting to elect a new pope

Cardinals returned to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ballot failed to find a winner, sending billowing black smoke through the chapel chimney.

Culture

24 h. ago Conclave live: Cardinals return to vote in Sistine Chapel as election for new pope enters second day

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage from the Vatican on the second day of conclave as cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope.

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