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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 ...
What to expect from the conclave that will choose Pope Francis' successor
The conclave is a time-honored process conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.
Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says
The papal conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday. Cardinals will convene at ...
Conclave to select new pope will begin May 7, Vatican announces
With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and ...
When will a new pope be chosen? Timeline of the papal conclave
A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
When does papal conclave 2025 start and who are the ten U.S. papal candidates?
This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 53 cardinals from Europe, 23 from Asia, 37 ...
Final preparations underway for Pope Francis's funeral
The funeral Mass for Pope Francis is taking place today in St Peter's Square. More than one hundred foreign dignitaries are expected to attend.