Conclave

The institution of the Conclave is the mechanism by which a new pope is elected. On the afternoon of the first day, the Cardinal electors process to the Sistine Chapel, where voting has traditionally taken place beneath Michelangelo’s fresco of the Last Judgment.

Brentwood

Brentwood

The Diocese of Brentwood welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Cardiff-Menevia

Cardiff-Menevia

The Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV.

Hexham and Newcastle

Hexham and Newcastle

The Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Nottingham

Nottingham

The Bishop of Nottingham welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Arundel and Brighton

Arundel and Brighton

The Bishop of Arundel and Brighton welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Liverpool

Liverpool

The Archdiocese of Liverpool welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Northampton

Northampton

The Bishop of Northampton welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Birmingham

Birmingham

The Archbishop of Birmingham welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

Plymouth

Plymouth

The diocese of Plymouth welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV

White smoke heralds a new Pope

White smoke heralds a new Pope

Black Smoke: No election after morning of first full day of conclave

Black Smoke: No election after morning of first full day of conclave

Photos: Day 1

Photos: Day 1

Photos from Day One of conclave.

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