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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 is a conclave? How the next pope is chosen
A conclave is a meeting of the College of Cardinals where an election is held to determine who the next pope is. The conclave ...
How to watch ‘Conclave,’ movie inspired by process of choosing pope's successor
The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, also the name of a popular movie about the process.
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 ...
Abuse survivors demand next pope enact zero-tolerance policy, identify cardinals with poor records
A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demand the next pope adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
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 10 candidates coming from the U.S.
What is Pope League? TikToker creates viral fantasy game around papal conclave
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a TikToker has found a viral way to keep younger audiences engaged in the ...
Who will be the next pope? Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez discusses next conclave
Next week, cardinals from around the world will gather at the Vatican to begin the process of naming a new pope. The conclave ...