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What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...
'Profound, mysterious' conclave to pick new pope begins: Live updates
Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...
Conclave voters urged to elect a pope who seeks unity and avoids personal interest
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals began the centuries-old ritual to ...
The elite Swiss Guard watching over conclave have a dramatic role as papal bodyguards
It's a declaration that they are willing to do so again, according to Bry Jensen, a historian and host of a podcast about the ...
With ceremony and secrecy, the conclave for a new pope is about to begin
As the conclave gets underway, eyes are searching for the billowing white smoke that signals Habemus Papam: “We have a pope.” ...
India strikes Pakistan and conclave to select new pope begins: Morning Rundown
Plus, the Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged as officials continue to assess the impact of ...
Praying for white smoke: Papal conclave uses centuries-old method to announce a new pope
Papal conclave ballots have been burned to maintain secrecy for centuries. Ballot smoke has been used to announce a decision ...