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When is the conclave? The Vatican sets date to elect new head after Pope Francis' death
The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to ...
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How the Catholic Church Will Pick the Next Pope
A Catholic scholar explains every step of the conclave process that will determine the successor to the late Pope Francis.
'I'd like to be Pope': Donald Trump reveals desire to lead Catholic Church ahead of Vatican papal conclave
Donald Trump reveals desire to lead Catholic Church ahead of Vatican papal conclave - The spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 ...
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.
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LIVE UPDATES: Catholic Church at the crossroads
While there are those who want to back away from Francis' outreach there is one unalterable fact: When the world's Catholic ...
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5 Things to Tell Your Catholic Kids About Choosing a New Pope
Ultimately, the most important message that we can share with children during the time of a papal conclave is one of trust.
Abuse survivors demand next pope enact zero-tolerance policy, identify cardinals with poor records
A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demand the next pope adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
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Some cardinals hope for a short conclave as they narrow in on candidates
Cardinals meeting ahead of the conclave also discussed Vatican finances and Cardinal Becciu’s withdrawal from the election of ...
Convicted Catholic cardinal drops bid to take part in conclave
A Catholic cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud has announced he won't take part in the conclave to choose a ...