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Conclave to choose a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...
What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...
How accurate is the movie 'Conclave' about the election of a new pope?
The death of Pope Francis paves the way for one of the most secretive events in human history, as depicted in the papal ...
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Here’s what the movie ‘Conclave’ got right – and wrong – about process to elect a pope
Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...
Donald Trump Names His Dream Successor for Pope Francis Ahead of the Papal Conclave
President Donald Trump had an interesting thought about who should succeed Pope Francis ahead of the papal conclave on May 7.
Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death
An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the secret conclave ...
Convicted Catholic cardinal drops bid to take part in conclave
A Catholic cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud has announced he won't take part in the conclave to choose a ...
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Cardinals Hold Sixth General Congregation, Confirm 2 Electors Will Not Be at Conclave
The college of cardinals also shared its gratitude to government and civil leaders for their 'solidarity' with the Church ...
How to watch ‘Conclave,’ movie inspired by process of choosing pope's successor
The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, also the name of a popular movie about the process.