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Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?
Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor.
As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again
Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...
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How does a papal conclave work? People are turning to this Oscar-winning film to find out
As the Vatican prepares for the election of a new pope, many around the world are doing their own preparations — by watching a movie about it. After news of Pope Francis’ death broke Monday ...
‘Conclave’: Vatican insider & a Catholic Kansas author on Hollywood vs. reality
You may have seen the movie “Conclave.” Here’s what a Vatican insider and a Kansas author say is true (and what is complete ...
The ‘unofficial’ conclave has started, with cardinals privately chatting about Pope Francis’ successor
The shortest conclave history was in 1503, when Pope Julius II was elected in just under 10 hours. The 2013 papal conclave, ...
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San Antonio Catholic officials think the new pope could be a surprise choice
Only 135 of 260 cardinals or those under age 80 will vote for the next pope in a Vatican City conclave expected to begin on ...
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Pope 2025: Key contenders and conclave insights revealed
The conclave to elect a new pope will begin between May 6 and 11, 2025. Approximately 138 cardinal electors will participate ...
Pope Francis reaches final resting place as 250,000 attend funeral service
Dozens of heads of state attended the funeral service for Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, at St. Peter’s Square today. Follow here for the latest.