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Vatican News & Updates May 8

White smoke over Sistine Chapel as new pope chosen

The conclave on Thursday elected a new pope after white smoke was seen rising from the Sistine Chapel, but the new pope has not yet been publicly announced.

VIDEO May 8

New pope elected by conclave

White smoke flows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025.(Credit: Reuters)

VIDEO May 8

White smoke signals new pope has been chosen

'Outnumbered' panelists react to the breaking news that a new pope was chosen on the fourth vote. Senior correspondent Benjamin Hall provides detail on the upcoming reveal and next steps.

VIDEO May 8

Bishop Robert Barron on day one of the conclave.

Bishop Robert Barron exclusively spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital to discuss the first day of the historic conclave, and looks ahead to the second day.

VIDEO May 8

Black smoke emerges, no pope selected during morning conclave vote

Cardinals fail to select a pope in the morning session of day 2 of the papal conclave at the Sistine Chapel.

Opinion May 8

Morning Glory: Please God, a pope younger than me

The last conclave many Boomers will witness is crucial to the Catholic Church for their children, and their grandchildren.

Vatican News & Updates May 7

Papal conclave: Eventual new pope's chosen name may signal what's ahead

As Catholics around the world wait for a new pope to be voted in, they also are also waiting to see what name the new pontiff chooses.

VIDEO May 7

Theologian reveals the strategy behind selecting a pope

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Jonathan Morris watches the black smoke pour out of the Sistine Chapel as no pope is selected on the first round of votes on 'The Story.'

World May 7

How the pope gets paid and a look into the Vatican's finances

The Vatican is governed by the Holy See, which oversees stipends and allowances given to the leader of the Catholic church for their service.

VIDEO May 7

Cardinals begin procession to Sistine Chapel for conclave to select new pope

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Jonathan Morris and The Catholic Project executive director Stephen White join 'America's Newsroom' to discuss as the cardinals prepare to choose a new leader for the Catholic Church. 

VIDEO May 7

How the Catholic Church will select the next Pope

‘America’s Newsroom’ Co-Host Bill Hemmer explains how the Catholic Church will select the next Pope in a centuries-old process known as the Papal Conclave.