From theologians to tacticians, emperors to reformers (and provocateurs), the Leos remind us that papal power isn’t always quiet, nor always humble, but is often fascinating.
The election came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors, who secluded themselves behind the Vatican's medieval walls on Wednesday afternoon.
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who served as the Vatican's number two under Francis, and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are considered the front-runners.
Trump told reporters on Monday that the pope image was posted as a joke on his Truth Social account, which was then reposted by the White House across social media.
Lev Cinemas is bringing back the movie Conclave just in time for next week's religious ritual.
"We believe it should be the central issue in the conclave," Peter Isely, one of the founders of the abuse survivors' group SNAP.
Becciu asserts his decision is not an admission of responsibility.
There is internal division within the Catholic church on who will lead the Vatican.
Some 135 cardinals, all under the age of 80 and from across the world, are eligible to take part in the conclave.
Zelensky said the meeting could prove historic if it delivers the kind of peace he is hoping for, and a White House spokesperson called it "very productive."
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