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Conclave begins: How long before new pope is revealed? Who is the most likely next pope?
The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.
The conclave to select a new pope after Francis' death officially begins in Rome
Who will be the next pope? 133 cardinals have started the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...
Conclave live: Cardinals begin secret vote to choose new Pope as crowds watch for smoke from Vatican
Cardinals have handed in their mobile phones and taken oaths of secrecy as they begin the secret Conclave to decide the next ...
It's conclave time—and frugality is in, extravagance is out
Intrigue, fashion, humility, faith—133 cardinal electors have descended on Rome to choose a new pope and their every move and ...
Papal conclave live updates: Cardinals gather at Vatican to elect next pope
Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will ...
The elite Swiss Guard watching over conclave have a dramatic role as papal bodyguards
The Swiss Guard, the pope’s iconic bodyguards, look ceremonial but in the pageantry of the Renaissance-style uniform lies the ...
The conclave to select a new pope has begun
The Catholic Church has begun the highly choreographed process of choosing its new leader following the death of Pope Francis ...
Election process for next pope commences with papal conclave
The papal conclave, the secretive election process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commences on ...
Cardinals in seclusion at papal conclave; world awaits first vote: Live updates
Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...
When time does the conclave start? Has a pope ever been elected on the first ballot?
While a pope can be elected on the first vote it has not happened in centuries. The last three conclaves, held in 2013, 2005 ...
Americans visiting Rome describe what they want in next pope
The papal conclave is convening on Wednesday to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor. And for Americans who ...