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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.
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church ...
The cardinals are shut off from the world for the secretive voting that will result in new leadership for the world's 1.4 ...
The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.
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The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.
The papal conclave is convening on Wednesday to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor. And for Americans who ...
Intrigue, fashion, humility, faith—133 cardinal electors have descended on Rome to choose a new pope and their every move and ...
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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