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What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
Becciu rose to prominence and power under conservative Pope Benedict XVI and is very much affiliated with the conservative ...
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 ...
Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for stepping back from conclave but note trial appeal pending
Catholic cardinals have acknowledged the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal Angelo ...
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Cardinals approve electors for conclave, formally ask for prayers
The College of Cardinals confirmed that 135 members are eligible to participate in the conclave, the Vatican announced, and ...
Conclave to elect new pope begins May 7: When will we see white smoke? Updates
Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21 ...
A visual guide on how the next pope will be elected
The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.