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What Does Black Smoke Mean During Conclave to Elect New Pope?

May 7, 2025May 8, 2025ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on What Does Black Smoke Mean During Conclave to Elect New Pope?

In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked.

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Cardinal Dolan of New York Shares His Conclave Advice: ‘Bring a Book’

May 7, 2025Elizabeth DiasComments Off on Cardinal Dolan of New York Shares His Conclave Advice: ‘Bring a Book’

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has some tips for first-timers taking part in the sometimes lengthy process of choosing the next pope.

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How The Times Covers the Papal Conclave

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025Sarah BahrComments Off on How The Times Covers the Papal Conclave

There are, technically, 133 papal contenders but no official candidates. Here’s how a New York Times team determines the front-runners.

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The Internet Can’t Resist the Conclave (the Real Thing)

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025EMMA BUBOLAComments Off on The Internet Can’t Resist the Conclave (the Real Thing)

In a mix of fascination, irreverence and possible blasphemy, social media platforms have been flooded with videos and memes about the secretive gathering of cardinals in Vatican City.

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Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis’s Tombstone

May 4, 2025Adeel HassanComments Off on Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis’s Tombstone

Irregularly spaced letters spelling “F R A NCISC VS” have caused a stir among typography nerds who specialize in spacing and fonts. One called them “an abomination unto design.”

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Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis’ Tombstone

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025Adeel HassanComments Off on Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis’ Tombstone

Irregularly spaced letters spelling “F R A NCISC VS” have caused a stir among typography nerds who specialize in spacing and fonts. One called them “an abomination unto design.”

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A Conclave Like No Other

May 4, 2025May 7, 2025Jason Horowitz and Emma BubolaComments Off on A Conclave Like No Other

More cardinals from more countries than ever will gather in the Sistine Chapel starting Wednesday to choose a new pope at a precarious time for the church.

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Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says

April 28, 2025April 29, 2025EMMA BUBOLAComments Off on Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says

About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Cardinals Are Maneuvering Before Conclave To Elect Francis’ Successor

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025JASON HOROWITZComments Off on Cardinals Are Maneuvering Before Conclave To Elect Francis’ Successor

Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.

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‘He Was Like Family’: Faithful Descend on St. Peter’s Square for Pope’s Funeral

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025Emma Bubola and Matthew Mpoke BiggComments Off on ‘He Was Like Family’: Faithful Descend on St. Peter’s Square for Pope’s Funeral

Cardinals, royals and heads of state attended. But many mourners, some of whom slept on the streets overnight, said they came for a pope who had cared for the poor and marginalized.

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