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It's time for a conclave—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 ...
As the Conclave Concludes, Catholicism Is at a Crossroads
The question facing the conclave is whether the cardinals want to continue in the direction set by Pope Francis.
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A new pope is chosen: A look back on the jostling for the papacy and the conclave’s history
Becoming pope was a big deal for a cardinal and his family. Leading candidates known as papabili (pope-ables) began ...
Catholic Cardinals Reportedly Consulted ‘Conclave’ Film Ahead of Ongoing Vote for Next Pope
According to Politico, the 2024 thriller has been a “helpful research tool” for clerics to learn about how the process works.
What was the longest conclave in history? What was the shortest conclave? Here's details
The conclave to elect a new pope has begun, but how long will it last? Here's the longest and shortest a conclave has lasted ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic ...
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 ...
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Why Cardinals Are Banned From Eating Ravioli During the Conclave
As the conclave to find Pope Francis’ successor continues, the cardinals are not eating gourmet food amid their sequestered ...
Fans stunned as The Sopranos star’s priest brother involved in papal conclave in Rome
Talk about the most random fact for the week!' ...
They don’t vote in the conclave, but nuns leading the world’s Catholic orders gather in Rome
Nuns don’t have a vote in the election of a pope. But nearly 900 superiors of the world’s female Catholic orders gathered in ...
The first U.S. pope? Rome reacts to a once impossible scenario
After a relatively short conclave, our reporter was with the crowd in St. Peter's Square at they got their first glimpse of ...