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Papal Conclave Day One: No Pope Elected
On Thursday, the first day of the papal conclave, cardinals failed to elect a new pope after three ballots, with black smoke signaling the lack of a two-thirds majority. The process will continue with further rounds of voting anticipated.
Papal Conclave Day One: No Pope Elected
On Thursday, the first day of the papal conclave, cardinals failed to elect a new pope after three ballots, with black smoke signaling the lack of a two-thirds majority. The process will continue with further rounds of voting anticipated.
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52% Bias Score


Papal Conclave Begins: Cardinals Elect New Pope
On May 7, 2024, 133 cardinals began the conclave to elect a new Pope in Vatican City's Sistine Chapel; a white plume of smoke signals a new Pope's election, black signifies no election.
Papal Conclave Begins: Cardinals Elect New Pope
On May 7, 2024, 133 cardinals began the conclave to elect a new Pope in Vatican City's Sistine Chapel; a white plume of smoke signals a new Pope's election, black signifies no election.
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44% Bias Score


No Pope Elected on First Day of Conclave
On Wednesday, black smoke from the Sistine Chapel indicated no immediate papal election, with 133 cardinals continuing their voting process amid divisions over the future of the church and ongoing clerical abuse scandals; the conclave aims to select a successor to Pope Francis.
No Pope Elected on First Day of Conclave
On Wednesday, black smoke from the Sistine Chapel indicated no immediate papal election, with 133 cardinals continuing their voting process amid divisions over the future of the church and ongoing clerical abuse scandals; the conclave aims to select a successor to Pope Francis.
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36% Bias Score


Vatican Begins Conclave to Elect New Pope
The College of Cardinals commenced the "Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice" Mass at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) in St. Peter's Basilica to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor, following a homily by Cardinal Giovanni Re emphasizing unity and diversity within the church; voting begins ...
Vatican Begins Conclave to Elect New Pope
The College of Cardinals commenced the "Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice" Mass at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) in St. Peter's Basilica to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor, following a homily by Cardinal Giovanni Re emphasizing unity and diversity within the church; voting begins ...
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40% Bias Score


Papal Conclave to Begin May 7th
Following Pope Francis's death on April 21st, a conclave of 135 cardinals will convene on May 7th in the Sistine Chapel to elect his successor, marking a historically significant event due to the non-European majority among the voters.
Papal Conclave to Begin May 7th
Following Pope Francis's death on April 21st, a conclave of 135 cardinals will convene on May 7th in the Sistine Chapel to elect his successor, marking a historically significant event due to the non-European majority among the voters.
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52% Bias Score


Conclave to Elect New Pope Delayed to May 7th
The conclave to elect Pope Francis's successor will begin on May 7th, nine days after his funeral, providing more time for deliberation among the 134 cardinal electors. The decision reflects the complexity of electing a new leader given the Church's internal divisions and the large, diverse group of...
Conclave to Elect New Pope Delayed to May 7th
The conclave to elect Pope Francis's successor will begin on May 7th, nine days after his funeral, providing more time for deliberation among the 134 cardinal electors. The decision reflects the complexity of electing a new leader given the Church's internal divisions and the large, diverse group of...
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36% Bias Score

2023 Papal Conclave: Day One Ends Without a Pope
The first day of the 2023 Papal conclave concluded without electing a new Pope; black smoke signaled that the 133 cardinals failed to reach the required two-thirds majority after three ballots, though the morning voting was faster than the day before.

2023 Papal Conclave: Day One Ends Without a Pope
The first day of the 2023 Papal conclave concluded without electing a new Pope; black smoke signaled that the 133 cardinals failed to reach the required two-thirds majority after three ballots, though the morning voting was faster than the day before.
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56% Bias Score

Papal Conclave: No New Pope After Morning Voting Rounds
Two morning voting rounds of the Papal conclave in Vatican City concluded without electing a new Pope, as indicated by black smoke; voting will continue in the afternoon.

Papal Conclave: No New Pope After Morning Voting Rounds
Two morning voting rounds of the Papal conclave in Vatican City concluded without electing a new Pope, as indicated by black smoke; voting will continue in the afternoon.
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44% Bias Score

Record Number of Electors Participate in Papal Conclave
The papal conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor begins Wednesday in Vatican City, with 133 cardinal electorsâthe most everâparticipating in a process that could conclude as soon as the first ballot or last several days.

Record Number of Electors Participate in Papal Conclave
The papal conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor begins Wednesday in Vatican City, with 133 cardinal electorsâthe most everâparticipating in a process that could conclude as soon as the first ballot or last several days.
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36% Bias Score

Disunity and Uncertainty Mark Final Days of Papal Conclave
Following the final pre-conclave congregations, cardinals express disorientation over the diverse opinions on collegiality and synodality, highlighting a lack of familiarity amongst the electors that could prolong the conclave and impact the future direction of the Catholic Church.

Disunity and Uncertainty Mark Final Days of Papal Conclave
Following the final pre-conclave congregations, cardinals express disorientation over the diverse opinions on collegiality and synodality, highlighting a lack of familiarity amongst the electors that could prolong the conclave and impact the future direction of the Catholic Church.
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36% Bias Score

Record Number of Cardinals from 71 Countries to Participate in 2023 Papal Conclave
The 2023 Papal Conclave, beginning May 7th, will see a record 133 cardinals from 71 countries participate in electing the next Pope, a consequence of Pope Francis's 12-year effort to globalize the Catholic Church, making the outcome less predictable.

Record Number of Cardinals from 71 Countries to Participate in 2023 Papal Conclave
The 2023 Papal Conclave, beginning May 7th, will see a record 133 cardinals from 71 countries participate in electing the next Pope, a consequence of Pope Francis's 12-year effort to globalize the Catholic Church, making the outcome less predictable.
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48% Bias Score

Francis's Cardinals to Dominate Next Papal Election
Pope Francis appointed 108 of the 135 cardinals under 80 eligible to elect the next pope, representing 80% of the voting body; this unprecedented influence, coupled with his reforms prioritizing global diversity, suggests a potential continuation of his pastoral priorities in the next papacy.

Francis's Cardinals to Dominate Next Papal Election
Pope Francis appointed 108 of the 135 cardinals under 80 eligible to elect the next pope, representing 80% of the voting body; this unprecedented influence, coupled with his reforms prioritizing global diversity, suggests a potential continuation of his pastoral priorities in the next papacy.
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36% Bias Score
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