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How long was the longest conclave? Facts about the secret voting to elect a pope
The secret vote that elected Pope Gregory X lasted from November 1268 to September 1271. It was the first example of a papal ...
Flight Searches For Papal Conclave Surge Over 345%—Here’s What Tourists Can Expect In Rome
On Friday, the day before the pope’s funeral, flight searches on Expedia for Rome for the dates of May 5-14 were up more than ...
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At the conclave, politics and prayer come together. Is that a problem?
The cardinals have asked Catholics to pray for them and the conclave. What exactly should we be praying for? And should we be ...
Play your cardinals right: Betting on next pope gains popularity ahead of the conclave
Next week's conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is a solemn affair steeped in centuries-old traditions.
Who will be the next pope? How the papal conclave works
Pope Francis died at age 88 on April 21, setting off a series of centuries-old rituals to select a new leader of the Catholic ...
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Cardinals address abuse, finances and evangelization ahead of conclave
With just four days to go until the conclave to elect a new pope begins, cardinals are addressing a variety of challenges the next pontiff will have to face, and are calling broadly for more clarity, ...
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Vatican chimney installed ahead of papal conclave
Some 133 Catholic cardinals will gather below Michelangelo's famed frescoes in the 15th-century chapel, situated inside the ...
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Conclave starts May 7: Special broadcasts announced for papal election
The cardinals will gather for the conclave starting May 7. Special TV broadcasts are planned for the start of the papal ...