3 h. ago The black smoke caught everyone off guard, including a former US Senator and presidential nominee

‘There are some big financial problems, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan can raise money,’ said Rick Santorum.

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3 h. ago The black smoke caught everyone off guard, including ourselves and an ex

‘There are some big financial problems, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan can raise money,’ said Rick Santorum.

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4 h. ago Black smoke emerges once again in the Vatican this morning as cardinals fail to elect new pope

The electors failed to reach a decision, but will be back at it at the Sistine Chapel this afternoon.

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9 h. ago Black smoke emerges once again this morning in the Vatican as cardinals aim to elect a new pope

The electors failed to reach a decision on day one, but will be back at it at the Sistine Chapel this morning.

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34 h. ago Watch for white smoke begins in Vatican City as conclave meets to elect new pontiff

Ballots of 133 voting cardinals burned after each vote with black smoke signalling no agreement

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1 week ago Catholic cardinals to meet in conclave to elect pope on May 7th

Conclave start date decided during closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican

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1 week ago Conclave: Vatican confirms date of secret meeting to elect new pope

Conclave start date decided during closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican

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2 w. ago The ‘Papabiles’: Six men who could become the next pope following the papal conclave

Conclave eligible to elect the successor to the late Pope Francis are expected to meet within weeks

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