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What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...
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How the College of Cardinals chose the date for the next conclave
The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...
How accurate is ‘Conclave’? Where the movie is spot-on and where it takes liberties
The conclave following the death of Pope Francis will begin May 7, Vatican officials announced. In the meantime, people have ...
Catholic News Agency19h
Meet the 5 youngest cardinals taking part in the conclave
Three of the youngest cardinals who will take part in the Conclave: Americo Manuel (51), from Portugal; Cardenal Mykola (45), ...
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7
The cardinals set the date after arriving for the first day of informal meetings following Pope Francis’ funeral Saturday.
Religion News Service6h
Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor
Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...
What to expect from the conclave that will choose Pope Francis' successor
The conclave is a time-honored process conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.
College of Cardinals to begin conclave on May 7
The Roman Catholic College of Cardinals will begin a conclave inside the Sistine Chapel to begin the process of selecting the ...
The once-powerful cardinal who has withdrawn from the conclave
The once-powerful cardinal who has withdrawn from the conclave - The decision came as preparations get underway for the May 7 ...