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The death of Pope Francis means a papal conclave will be held to select a successor, but besides who wins, the public will ...
The death or resignation of a pope starts a conclave, a centuries-old ritual of electing a successor that involves sacred ...
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...
Since the church began selecting popes in a secret conclave, the choice has rarely come from the rumored frontrunners.
A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...
Pope Francis died at 88 in the Vatican on Easter Monday 2025, leaving the papacy vacant. Here's what a conclave is and how ...
The conclave to elect a new pope will begin between May 6 and 11, 2025. Approximately 138 cardinal electors will participate ...
The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican is to be closed to visitors from Monday due to preparations for the papal conclave, the ...