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When does papal conclave 2025 start and who are the ten U.S. papal candidates?
This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 10 candidates coming from the U.S.
Vatican Sets Date for Papal Conclave Amid Drama Over Whether Convicted Cardinal Can Attend
The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...
Who will be the next pope? How the papal conclave works
Pope Francis died at age 88 on April 21, setting off a series of centuries-old rituals to select a new leader of the Catholic ...
Papal Conclave Won’t Fit Into the American Political Framework
The Catholic Church is currently undergoing a nine-day period of mourning and prayer for the late Pope Francis, but everyone ...
How does the Catholic Church choose a new pope?
New popes are chosen through an event called the conclave, which brings together top Catholic leaders from around the world.
Flight Searches For Papal Conclave Surge Over 345%—Here’s What Tourists Can Expect In Rome
On Friday, the day before the pope’s funeral, flight searches on Expedia for Rome for the dates of May 5-14 were up more than ...
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 the conclave to elect the next ...
Catholic faithful flock to Pope Francis' tomb as eyes turn to conclave
A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria ...