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Conclave to choose a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...
Graham jokingly asks conclave, Catholics to ‘keep an open mind’ about Pope Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) jokingly asked the conclave to “keep an open mind” about making President Trump the next pope.
What is it like to be part of a conclave?
The Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, shares behind the scene secrets of the conclave as the Vatican and ...
How accurate is ‘Conclave’? Where the movie is spot-on and where it takes liberties
As "Conclave" shows, the pope's signet ring, called Ring of the Fisherman, is destroyed after his death to signify the papal ...
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Stories on intrigue and secret plots will continue until the Conclave
This was just on the day they announced when the Conclave was taking place: Journalists will be scouring the city of Rome – ...
Carbonara conclave to decide on next pope
One is partial to grilled calamari, another cannot resist spaghetti with seafood and a third confesses to a weakness for ...
What to know about the Sistine Chapel, site of the conclave to pick a new pope
From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.
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Cardinals face litmus test on abuse ahead of conclave
As the world’s most exclusive club prepares to elect the new pope, they face an immediate test of just how seriously they ...