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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 ...
Carbonara conclave to decide on next pope
One is partial to grilled calamari, another cannot resist spaghetti with seafood and a third confesses to a weakness for ...
Graham asks conclave, Catholics to ‘keep an open mind’ about Pope Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) asked the conclave to “keep an open mind” about making President Trump the next pope. “I was ...
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
Vatican Sets Date for Papal Conclave Amid Drama Over Whether Convicted Cardinal Can Attend
The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...
How does the Catholic Church choose a new pope?
As the world mourns the loss, the Catholic Church will prepare to choose his successor. New popes are chosen through an event called the conclave, which brings together top Catholic leaders from ...