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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 ...
A new pope will be chosen at a papal conclave. How does it work?
Following the death or abdication of a pope, the Catholic Church's College of Cardinals meets at the Vatican to choose a new ...
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements
Contrary to his doctors’ orders to stay essentially isolated in his Vatican residence to recover, the pope resumed a limited ...
JD Vance calls meeting with Pope Francis before his death 'a great blessing'
Vice President JD Vance was one of the last officials to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican before the pontiff's death.