[MaryAlice]

Well, the cardinals are assembled and are voting as I write .... may The Holy Spirit enlighten them.

[Jericho]

Black Smoke (no pope) for May 7th. I will keep praying

Here is the conclave voting schedule for May 8th, 2025 below

4:30am ET 10:30am Rome Time 
6:00am ET 12:00pm Rome Time
11:30am ET 5:30pm Rome Time
1:00pm ET 7:00pm Rome Time

[Doug1979]

 Praying everything goes smoothly.

[enchantmentadm]

Praying that the conclave follows the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

[Jericho]

Thursday May 8th, 2025

1. 4:30am ET 10:30am Rome Time - Black Smoke (no pope selected)
2. 6:00am ET 12:00pm Rome Time
3. 11:30am ET 5:30pm Rome Time
4. 1:00pm ET 7:00pm Rome Time

[English Rose]

Thank you Joshua for the different time zones. More black smoke. It's nail biting!

[Jericho]

Thank you Joshua for the different time zones. More black smoke. It's nail biting!

You’re Welcome Sheena. Yes, it is nail biting!

[Jericho]

Thursday May 8th, 2025

1. 4:30am ET 10:30am Rome Time - Black Smoke (no pope selected)
2. 6:00am ET 12:00pm Rome Time Black Smoke (no pope selected)
3. 11:30am ET 5:30pm Rome Time White Smoke (waiting for updates as of 12:30pm ET)
4. 1:00pm ET 7:00pm Rome Time

[English Rose]

We have a new Pope! No name yet........

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Just realised you implied that Joshua.........it's the excitement! Wonder who it is.........

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They say it'll be another 1/2 hour before we know. Currently 17.48 GMT. I won't have any nails left!!

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An American Pope!

[Jericho]

Yep. Pope Leo The 14th - An American Cardinal from Chicago, IL became pope

[enchantmentadm]

Yep. Pope Leo The 14th - An American Cardinal becoming pope

Interesting. He was not on the radar screen on any of the lists of "papabile" that I had seen. My sense is that he was a compromise candidate between "conservatives" and "progressives." From what I have read, he is perceived as a centrist, with generally conservative views on doctrine but some progressive stands on social issues. He is from the U.S. but as a bishop in Peru, he has a connection with the southern hemisphere. Leo XIII was one of the great popes, who strangely has not been canonized. He is considered the father of Catholic social teaching, which began with his 1891 encyclical "Rerum Novarum." So the new pope has picked a worthy namesake. I pray that Leo XiV will be a great unifier.

[English Rose]

He was a surprise to me too.

[Jericho]

Yep. Pope Leo The 14th - An American Cardinal becoming pope

Interesting. He was not on the radar screen on any of the lists of "papabile" that I had seen. My sense is that he was a compromise candidate between "conservatives" and "progressives." From what I have read, he is perceived as a centrist, with generally conservative views on doctrine but some progressive stands on social issues. He is from the U.S. but as a bishop in Peru, he has a connection with the southern hemisphere. Leo XIII was one of the great popes, who strangely has not been canonized. He is considered the father of Catholic social teaching, which began with his 1891 encyclical "Rerum Novarum." So the new pope has picked a worthy namesake. I pray that Leo XiV will be a great unifier.

Perhaps Pope Leo the 13th (the father of Catholic Social Teaching) may one day be canonized. I will pray for Pope Leo XIV as well

[William St. Guthlac]

Yep. Pope Leo The 14th - An American Cardinal becoming pope

Interesting. He was not on the radar screen on any of the lists of "papabile" that I had seen. My sense is that he was a compromise candidate between "conservatives" and "progressives." From what I have read, he is perceived as a centrist, with generally conservative views on doctrine but some progressive stands on social issues. He is from the U.S. but as a bishop in Peru, he has a connection with the southern hemisphere. Leo XIII was one of the great popes, who strangely has not been canonized. He is considered the father of Catholic social teaching, which began with his 1891 encyclical "Rerum Novarum." So the new pope has picked a worthy namesake. I pray that Leo XiV will be a great unifier.

Yes. It is needed. When I converted and entered the threshhold of the Catholic Church, I expected everyone to be essentially on the same page. Instead it is more of a bar fight. So God bless Leo XIV, and give him the graces to succeed.

[English Rose]

Yep. Pope Leo The 14th - An American Cardinal becoming pope

Interesting. He was not on the radar screen on any of the lists of "papabile" that I had seen. My sense is that he was a compromise candidate between "conservatives" and "progressives." From what I have read, he is perceived as a centrist, with generally conservative views on doctrine but some progressive stands on social issues. He is from the U.S. but as a bishop in Peru, he has a connection with the southern hemisphere. Leo XIII was one of the great popes, who strangely has not been canonized. He is considered the father of Catholic social teaching, which began with his 1891 encyclical "Rerum Novarum." So the new pope has picked a worthy namesake. I pray that Leo XiV will be a great unifier.

Your analysis ties in with what I've read over here too.  At the moment he seems to identify more with Peru than the US.  His speech was in Spanish as well as Italian.  Had been hoping some of it might be in English.

[Elizabeth]

Love to the Universal Catholic Holy Father from an African in New Zealand


I love my Catholic Church. It's a mystery how feel so joyful and I legitimately call him my Pope though I have zero earthly ties with him. Thank God for giving us Peter . Thank Cardinals for choosing a Pope for us. I imagine it is a daunting task for them.

[enchantmentadm]

It is interesting to me how the election of Leo XIV parallels that of Pope John Paul II in 1978 (the year of three popes). Both were relatively unknown cardinals who were dark horse candidates who few, if any, expected to be elected pope. Neither was prominent on the international stage. Both were a surprise to most people. Also, they both came from countries, Poland and the U.S./Peru, which had never before given us a pope. Both came on the scene at opportune times in their respective countries. John Paul II contributed to the collapse of communism. Perhaps Pope Leo will add balance on the issue of immigration and migrant rights in the U.S., although how this will play out remains to be seen.

[English Rose]

As long as he doesn't end up like Thomas A Becket

[Jericho]

It is interesting to me how the election of Leo XIV parallels that of Pope John Paul II in 1978 (the year of three popes). Both were relatively unknown cardinals who were dark horse candidates who few, if any, expected to be elected pope. Neither was prominent on the international stage. Both were a surprise to most people. Also, they both came from countries, Poland and the U.S./Peru, which had never before given us a pope. Both came on the scene at opportune times in their respective countries.  John Paul II contributed to the collapse of communism. Perhaps Pope Leo will add balance on the issue of immigration and migrant rights in the U.S., although how this will play out remains to be seen.

I also heard that he is a strong advocate for Pro-Life and helping the elderly. I also heard that back in 2020 (before he became Pope Leo XIV), he led a Eucharist Procession in Peru. Here is the Pope's upcoming schedule https://catholicvote.org/pope-leo-xiv-of...-released/

[English Rose]

Thank you Jericho. Your link also takes us to the Pope's first homily which I found inspiring.

It sounds as if he will be a missionary Pope.