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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 ...
Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition
From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
Millions mourn as Vatican prepares for transition
Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...
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 its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...
Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says
About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new ...
'Privileged': Sarnia students react to taking part in Pope Francis's final Vatican mass
On Monday, the Vatican confirmed that Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the ...
Journalists Swarm Cardinals at the Vatican Gates as They Meet to Plan a Conclave
Cardinals arriving for the first day of meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates by ...
New pope will face a Vatican budget crisis, and a myriad other problems
Heavy is the white mitre worn by the pope. Whoever emerges from the coming conclave as the new leader of the ...