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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Loyola University's Chaplain weighs in on pope conclave process
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The conclave to officially elect a new pope began on Wednesday in Rome, where more than 100 cardinals from all over the world will vote on Pope Francis' successor. Locally, Loyola University's Chaplain and Theology Professor, Tom Ryan, is weighing in on the conclave process to WGNO's Kenny Lopez. Black smoke means no new pope, so the pope picking process continues. 'One vote today and then two votes each morning and afternoon following today until a new pope is elected,' Ryan said. Ed Daniels to be inducted into Loyola University's Den of Distinction He said in recent history it has only taken two or three days to elect a pope. Two thirds of the votes must match for a new pope to be elected. 'It will happen pretty quickly,' he said. Ryan said the whole world is fascinated to find out who will be Pope Francis' successor. 'Pope Francis was such a dynamic pope. It's fascinating to see who they are going to elect. Will they elect someone like Pope Francis? I think it is fascinating to see which way the Holy Spirit is blowing, which way the Church is moving,' he said. He said the conclave, which is the gathering of 133 cardinals, will elect the new pope. 'The process is so old, it has been going on since the 13th century, so it is both human and divine. There are humans who are involved in this. It is divine because Catholics believe God is guiding this,' Ryan said. 15-year-old sizzles as Jazz Fest piano man When asked if there are any frontrunners or predictions? 'You can't control the Holy Spirit. Who knows? We could have a pope from Africa for the first time in a long time, or from Asia, South America or even the United States,' he said. We may not know who the new pope will be yet, but we do know that white smoke out of the Sistine Chapel signifies a new pope has been chosen. 'Once the ballots are counted they are threaded together and then put in a stove with certain chemicals, and the black or white smoke will reveal whether a new pope was elected or not,' Ryan said. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WGNO.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flash flood risk ramps up Tuesday-Wednesday. Flash Flood Watch issued.
FLASH FLOOD THREAT — Enjoy the window of dry weather while it lasts! I don't like the look of some of the higher resolution model guidance this afternoon. Here's the latest on the growing risk for flash flooding late Tuesday-Friday morning. Exact details still to be fine-tuned; however, the threat for flash flooding is sizeable Tuesday-Thursday. Flash Flood Watch issued. Right now, the general idea is 3-6″ across much of south Louisiana & Mississippi from 7PM Tuesday – 7PM Thursday. Hot spots of 8-10+' likely. Life-threatening flash flooding possible in locations where repetitive, 'training' storms cause excessive runoff in a short period of time. Be prepared to park vehicles in a higher location in advance of the heavy rain if your street is low-lying! Flash flood risk ramps up Tuesday-Wednesday. Flash Flood Watch issued. Three New Orleans sports broadcasting legends inducted into Loyola's Den of Distinction How many people attended Jazz Fest in 2025? Organizers recap this year's festivities Federal, New Orleans authorities seize car wash in Central City What Louisiana residents should know ahead of REAL ID deadlineCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
