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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 ...
From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.
With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and ...
This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 53 cardinals from Europe, 23 from Asia, 37 ...
Francis was elected as the 266th pope in March 2013, and his death now prompts the centuries-old tradition of choosing his ...
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
Tens of thousands of people went to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pay respects to the tomb of Pope Francis. It ...
A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...