Papal Conclave

culture

A papal conclave is a formal gathering of the College of Cardinals convened to elect a new pope after a vacancy in the see of Rome. The term comes from the Latin clavus, meaning...

religion

As of late 2025, there is no new pope. Pope Francis remains the reigning pope, and there has been no announcement of his resignation or death. Consequently, there is no new pope...

religion

A conclave is the formal gathering of cardinal electors convened to elect a new pope, a process that shapes the leadership and direction of the Roman Catholic Church. The term c...

explainer

The white smoke from the Pope is a visual signal seen from St Peter’s Square during a papal conclave, indicating that a new pope has been elected. When cardinals reach the req...

Science and Technology

Black smoke used during papal conclaves to signal the outcome of each ballot is created by combining combustible materials with specific chemical additives to produce dense, vis...

Catholicism

The question who can be the next pope begins with the basic requirements for the bishop of Rome. Canon law requires the pope to be a baptized male Catholic; in practice, every p...

Guides And Explainers

When the pope dies or resigns, the Vatican communicates the outcome to the world through a visible signal: the color of smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney. This practice stem...

Catholic Church

"Neuer papst 2025" refers to the next pope who will be elected in the next conclave, a process that can occur at any time if the current pope resigns or dies. While the specific...

Guides And Explainers

A conclave is a private, sealed meeting in which a small group of people make a decision or draw conclusions collectively and confidentially. The term originates from the Latin...

Catholicism

There could be an American pope, because canon law does not bar nationality, and the election process is open to any baptized male Catholic. In practice, however, every pope sin...