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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 ...
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave
The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after ...
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the ...
What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to ...
Sistine Chapel's conclave preparations leave tourists shut out
It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the ...
Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public: Here’s why
The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the ...
Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine Chapel
Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect ...
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What to expect from the conclave that will choose Pope Francis' successor
The decision is made through a time-honored process known as the conclave, an election conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. Conclaves are held only when ...