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In a conclave of strangers, cardinals are starting to get to know one another
Those gathering to elect a successor to Pope Francis say the first step to reaching a two-thirds majority is to get to know ...
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 ...
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Fact Check Team: Vatican conclave to elect new pope shrouded in mystery, set for May 7
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle are considered top contenders, according to The Associated ...
How does the Catholic Church choose a new pope?
As the world mourns the loss, the Catholic Church will prepare to choose his successor. New popes are chosen through an event called the conclave, which brings together top Catholic leaders from ...
Journalists swarm cardinals at the Vatican gates as they meet to plan a conclave
Cardinals arriving for the first day of informal meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates ...
Giro d’Italia to pay tribute to Pope Francis with stage start in Vatican City
The final stage of the 2025 Giro d’Italia will be dedicated to the late Pope Francis with organisers planning a special start ...
When will the conclave start? Here's when the new pope will be chosen
Following the beloved pope's funeral, there will be a period of mourning before the selection process involving the governing ...
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 its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...