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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave

He eased rules on annulments and remarriage within the church and allowed priests to bless same-sex marriages. Some Catholics believe he went too far − including Cardinal Raymond Burke, who was raised on a Midwest dairy farm and blamed Francis' efforts for “confusion,

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How long was the longest conclave? Facts about the secret voting to elect a pope

Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of historical trivia.

Los Angeles Daily News · 15h

The conclave to choose the next pope will be the most geographically diverse in history

There are currently 135 cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to vote in the conclave, hailing from 71 different countries in the most geographically diverse conclave in history. Already two have formally told the Holy See that they cannot attend for health reasons, bringing the number of men who will enter the Sistine Chapel down to 133.

Cardinals finish pre-conclave meetings in Vatican

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station. The future Pope Benedict XVI said the Holy Spirit acted like a good educator in a conclave, allowing cardinals to freely choose a pope without dictating the precise candidate.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

The Washington Post · 1d

How Pope Francis shaped the papal conclave to reflect a changing church

For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But Europe remains the largest source of cardinals.

Vatican support staff take oath of secrecy

MSNBC · 2h

Final Countdown to the Conclave: Cardinals move into Vatican residence

Cardinals are preparing for the start of the Conclave tomorrow where they will decide who will be the next Pope. Vatican Correspondent at the National Catholic Reporter Christopher White joins Chris Jansing to share more details on the election.

Reuters · 9h

Vatican support staff take oath of secrecy ahead of conclave

Cooks and cleaners as well as maintenance and medical staff joined members of the Vatican's clergy on Monday (May 5) to take an oath of secrecy ahead of the upcoming papal conclave. Could cells grow food for astronauts on long missions in space?

The Washington Post · 1d

Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication

All Vatican personnel involved in supporting the upcoming papal conclave must take an oath of secrecy — under penalty of automatic excommunication

World's eyes turn to Vatican City as papal conclave to elect next pope set to begin

All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with just over a day to go until the start of the papal conclave to elect the 267th pope ...

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Gauff and Swiatek want to check in on the papal conclave while in Rome for tennis

There could be some high-profile athletes joining the crowds in St. Peter's Square over the coming days to keep track of the ...

Where to watch the 2025 conclave: TV channels, livestream, more

The papal conclave begins Wednesday, May 7, when cardinals gather to elect the next pope. Here's how to watch coverage in the ...

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Vatican to deactivate mobile phone signal ahead of secret meeting to elect new pope

All mobile phone signal will be deactivated in the Vatican on Wednesday ahead of the highly secretive conclave to elect the ...

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Vatican workers install Sistine Chapel stove where ballots are burned during conclave to elect pope

Vatican workers have installed the simple stove in the Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during the upcoming ...

The Economist7h

Intrigue and attacks as the papal conclave begins

For this conclave these kingmakers are said to include Timothy Dolan, the conservative archbishop of New York; Jean-Claude ...

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Why world powers are watching the papal conclave with more interest than ever

The next pontiff will have to re-establish cordial and deep relations between the Church and Western countries, especially ...

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Inside the Vatican and the real-life drama behind "Conclave"

Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, interest has surged in the Oscar-winning film "Conclave" and its source novel, ...

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