First conclave vote ends in black smoke

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Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel yesterday, signifying more work to be done before the world's cardinals choose a successor to Pope Francis. Will a new pope be elected today? Plus, President Trump hints at a major announcement on tariffs. Could it put m ... Show More

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White smoke from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City on Thursday 8th May announced that a new Pope had been elected. Pope Leo XIV is the 267th Pope to be exact and the first American. He also has Peruvian citizenship.In this episode we’re going to explain what we know about the ne ... Show More

The uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff policy is clouding the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook. We have details on the first round of voting for the next pope. A verdict is in on three former officers on state trial in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Fed ... Show More

Pope Leo XIV is the first North American to lead the Catholic Church. But he was not considered to be in the top 10 likely candidates to succeed Pope Francis, in part due to his nationality.   There had been an assumption that an American pope would mean too much power concentrat ... Show More

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On Monday morning, Pope Francis died at 88. The first South American to hold the office, he was known for his commitment to social and economic justice. WSJ’s Margherita Stancati discusses Francis’ legacy and explains what happens next for the Catholic Church. Jessica Mendoza hos ... Show More

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