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One of these cardinals could become the new pope
There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the ...
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In a conclave of strangers, cardinals are starting to get to know one another
Those gathering to elect a successor to Pope Francis say the first step to reaching a two-thirds majority is to get to know ...
Cardinal Who Threatened to Crash the Conclave Now Says He Won’t
The Vatican said that Francis had stripped a convicted cardinal, Angelo Becciu, of his right to vote for the next pope.
Journalists swarm cardinals at the Vatican gates as they meet to plan a conclave
Cardinals arriving for the first day of informal meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates ...
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Cardinals hold sixth general congregation, confirm 2 electors will not be at conclave
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be revealed during an ...
How to watch ‘Conclave,’ movie inspired by process of choosing pope's successor
The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, also the name of a popular movie about the process.
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave
The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after ...
How does the Catholic Church choose a new pope?
As the world mourns the loss, the Catholic Church will prepare to choose his successor. New popes are chosen through an event called the conclave, which brings together top Catholic leaders from ...