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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, ...
Pope Francis lying in state for 3 days ahead of his funeral at the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...
How accurate is Conclave? Five things the film taught us about the process after the Pope’s death
How accurate is Conclave? Five things the film taught us about the process after the Pope’s death - As Pope Francis dies aged ...
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Inside the Vatican conclave battle to elect a more ‘traditional’ — but not necessarily conservative — pope
A common belief among people of influence in the Vatican is that Francis, who died on Easter Monday, was beloved by the public — but a little too improvisational for the more buttoned-up ...
Donald Trump bags unexpected front-row seat at Pope's funeral after Vatican 'master plan'
With hundreds of world leaders descending on the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis, a carefully devised seating plan ...
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Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff
A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite being listed as a “non-elector.” Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu ...
How a New Pope Is Chosen—and Who It Could Be
The election of a new Pope begins between 15 to 20 days after the death. The camerlengo, a cardinal in the Catholic Church, is in charge of organizing the election in a process known as the conclave, ...