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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...
Live updates: The conclave to elect a new pope has officially begun
Before the closed-door conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, Catholic cardinals have gathered in the Vatican for a final ...
The conclave has started. What to know about the selection of a pope
The first thing the new pope will do is choose a name. In the history of the papacy, the most commonly used name has been ...
Who Are the Cardinals Selecting the Pope?
Cardinals from 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a new Pope in the most diverse conclave in history.
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
Nigerian priest in Dallas seeks godly choice for Pope: "It's not just about where that person is coming from"
Father Jovita Okoli said he refuses to surrender to speculation about who will become pope, even as candidates from his ...