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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...
World's eyes turn to Vatican City as papal conclave to elect next pope set to begin
All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with just over a day to go until the start of the papal conclave to elect the 267th pope ...
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Vatican prepares for conclave lockdown
The Sistine Chapel was decked out to host a papal election Tuesday as cardinals from around the globe moved into a Vatican ...
Who could be next Pope? Conclave to name Francis' successor begins at Vatican
All 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s successor have arrived in Rome for the conclave. They will take their ...
Leaks could threaten the conclave. This is how the Vatican will ensure the vote remains secret
While the world continues to mourn Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday, preparations are underway to secure ...
Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis
There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.
How is the next pope chosen? Vatican to begin selection of new pontiff
This is the most famous sign that a new pope has been elected. News organisations around the world will be watching live ...
As Vatican staff take oath of secrecy for 2025 conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope
Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 ...