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Papal conclave: The step-by-step process used to elect new pope to succeed Pope Francis
At the end of a pope's reign, a secret vote takes place at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. Here is the election ...
How the ‘Conclave’ team recreated the top-secret Vatican ceremony to elect a new pope
The death of Pope Francis this week has sparked renewed interest in the Oscar-winning movie Conclave. Now streaming on Amazon ...
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 ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ what terms are used when picking a new pope
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...
Dramatic 'Conclave' showcases Vatican papal tradition. How to watch Oscar nominated film
The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, a term after which Robert Harris' 2016 ...
Pope Francis' Funeral to Be Held on Saturday at 0800 GMT, Vatican Says
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 10.00 a.m. (0800 GMT) at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican said ...
Pope Francis Leaves a Church That’s More Global—and More Divided
Pope transformed the church’s senior leadership, exposing growing differences over teachings. “Once you start opening the ...