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The death of Pope Francis means a papal conclave will be held to select a successor, but besides who wins, the public will ...
A cardinal who was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after being convicted of embezzlement said Tuesday he intends ...
The conclave to elect a new pope will begin between May 6 and 11, 2025. Approximately 138 cardinal electors will participate ...
The papal conclave is a tradition dating back to the 13th century. Cardinals are sequestered in the Vatican and take a vow of ...
A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...
Do you know how many papal conclaves there have been in your lifetime? Here’s how many conclaves there were in the last 100 ...
Since the church began selecting popes in a secret conclave, the choice has rarely come from the rumored frontrunners.
A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.