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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 ...
Papal conclave 2025: One of these cardinals could succeed Pope Francis as May 7 ceremony draws closer
All eyes have turned toward the upcoming papal conclave on May 7 where 138 cardinals from across the world will be electing ...
What do Catholics believe? Pope chosen in conclave will lead one of the largest religions.
All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...
What is a conclave? How the next pope is chosen
A conclave is a meeting of the College of Cardinals where an election is held to determine who the next pope is. The conclave ...
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.
When does papal conclave 2025 start and who are the ten U.S. papal candidates?
This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 10 candidates coming from the U.S.
What is Pope League? TikToker creates viral fantasy game around papal conclave
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a TikToker has found a viral way to keep younger audiences engaged in the ...
Who will be the next pope? Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez discusses next conclave
Next week, cardinals from around the world will gather at the Vatican to begin the process of naming a new pope. The conclave ...