Vatican News hosted a special on the election of the Roman Pontiff, providing in-depth coverage throughout the conclave as the world awaits the election of the new Pope.
Estimated Conclave Voting Times & Results:
(All times are approximate and subject to change. Posting of results on this page may be delayed due to time zone differences.)
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- 10:00 am PDT (7:00 pm Rome time): Concluded
Black smoke signalled the end of the first day of the conclave at 12:00 pm PDT, hours after the doors of the Sistine Chapel were closed with the words, "Extra omnes" or "Everyone out."
This means the conclave will continue tomorrow morning when the Cardinal electors will gather once more in the Chapel around 10:30 am Rome time (1:30 am PDT) to cast their votes again for the election of the 267th Pope. (Announcement from Vatican News' Instagram page)
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- 1:30 am PDT (10:30 am Rome time)
Black smoke signalled the end of the first ballot on May 8th. Cardinals will vote in a second round of ballots.
- 3:00 am PDT (12:00 pm Rome time)
Black smoke signalled the end of the second ballot on May 8th. Cardinals will vote in a third round of ballots.
- 8:30 am PDT (5:30 pm Rome time)
At 6:10 pm local time (9:10 am PDT), white smoke emanated from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a new pope had been chosen. Cheers erupted in St. Peter's Square as the smoke billowed.
"Peace be with all of you!" were the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.