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Francis was elected as the 266th pope in March 2013, and his death now prompts the centuries-old tradition of choosing his ...
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, 76, announced Tuesday that he will not take place in the conclave to select the next pope following ...
With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and ...
The conclave is a time-honored process conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.
The passing of Pope Francis has stirred deep emotions around the world ... Based on a book by Robert Harris (Enigma, The ...
This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 53 cardinals from Europe, 23 from Asia, 37 ...
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
The funeral Mass for Pope Francis is taking place today in St Peter's Square. More than one hundred foreign dignitaries are expected to attend.