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The death of Pope Francis means a papal conclave will be held to select a successor, but besides who wins, the public will ...
A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...
The leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales has said he definitely will not be the next pontiff, but is ...
At the end of a pope's reign, a secret vote takes place at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. Here is the election ...
A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...
Since the church began selecting popes in a secret conclave, the choice has rarely come from the rumored frontrunners.
Fans of Pope Francis are hoping for a similar choice, such as Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle—a progressive who would be the ...
Tributes to Pope Francis poured in Tuesday from around the world, from presidents to people of all walks of life, after the ...