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The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new ...
Heavy is the white mitre worn by the pope. Whoever emerges from the coming conclave as the new leader of the ...
The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after ...
From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...
On Monday, the Vatican confirmed that Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the ...
The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...