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What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.
Conclave to elect new pope begins May 7: When will we see white smoke? Updates
Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21 ...
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave
The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after ...
Conclave Update: Who Remains in Pope Election After Becciu Withdraws?
Cardinal Becciu has left the conclave, which convenes on May 7, as front-runners emerge to succeed Pope Francis.
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.
Who dresses the pope? There's a tailor for that – and he is ready for a new pontiff
No one knows who will be chosen as the next pope, but Raniero Mancinelli, a tailor in Rome, is preparing for any outcome.
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...