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What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.
What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.
Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...
STORY: Cardinals continue to vote to elect a new pope following Francis’ death last month. While the secret election appears ...
Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church are casting their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key ...
As the papal conclave begins, bettors around the world continue to wager most often on one cardinal to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
New leader of Catholic Church chosen as white smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney - A record 133 cardinals from 70 ...
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Pope Francis dies: Second, third votes result in black smoke (live updates)Mass was held in St. Peter’s Basilica hours before 133 cardinals began the conclave to select the man who will replace Pope ...
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Conclave: Famed seer drops prophecy on who may succeed Pope Francis as next pontiffFamed Nigerian seer Bright Ndibunwa popular known as Bright The Seer hasmade a prophetic declaration on vision she had as to ...
Whoever follows Francis must take up the legacy of Vatican II and of Pope Francis and engage the world without fear because ...
Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...
Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...
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