
American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected 267th Pope
The pope was elected after less than 24 hours of conclave, indicating a rapid consensus among the cardinals.

The pope was elected after less than 24 hours of conclave, indicating a rapid consensus among the cardinals.
No cardinal has yet been chosen to succeed the late Pope Francis; voting will resume tomorrow.
There will be one vote Wednesday evening, followed by four per day on Thursday and Friday.

The name of the future pope should in all likelihood be known before the end of the week.

Inside the conclave, calls grow for a leader who can heal and inspire the Church.
The electors and the staff helping them are bound by secrecy about what is happening at the conclave set to start tomorrow, May 7th.

It is highly likely that the next Conclave will lean toward a pragmatic pope— someone capable of gently slowing down reformist pushes without completely reversing course.
The cardinals will vote for the next leader of some 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.
Cardinals who choose to share their expectations speak of the need for a pope who will bring steadfastness to a church in turmoil.

Shaped by a man known for progressive choices, can the cardinals now prove their independence?