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What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.
What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.
White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signalling a new pope has been elected.The red-hatted ...
Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...
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White smoke has streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that Catholic cardinals in the conclave have chosen a new pope.
Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...
Cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel today for the second day of the conclave to choose a successor to Pope Francis.
Italy’s Pietro Parolin leads odds on the Polymarket and Kalshi betting platforms, while Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines ...
The cardinals are shut off from the world for the secretive voting that will result in new leadership for the world's 1.4 ...
As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, ...
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