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In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.
After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave.
Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor ...
Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88.
You may have seen the movie “Conclave.” Here’s what a Vatican insider and a Kansas author say is true (and what is complete ...
In light of the news of the passing of Pope Francis, it seems many people, including me, have been inspired to check out ...
The rules of the Vatican conclave are extremely strict, and they are not limited to the voting process where eligible ...
Following are key facts about the conclave - one of the world’s oldest and most secretive electoral processes.