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Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7

CBS News · 14h

Conclave to choose a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.

The Spokesman-Review · 11m

Vatican releases details of start of conclave to elect new pope

The Vatican announced details Tuesday of the schedule for the start of the conclave on May 7, the eagerly anticipated secret election of a new pontiff following the death of pope Francis. The cardinals will first gather at 10 a.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Conclave to select new pope will begin May 7, Vatican announces

With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and one of the most unpredictable in decades.

The Vatican closes The Sistine Chapel to the public

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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 conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

What to know about the Sistine Chapel, site of the conclave to pick a new pope

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Sistine Chapel's Conclave Preparations Leave Tourists Shut Out

The chapel's ceilings are adorned with scenes painted between 1508 and 1512 from the Bible's Old and New Testaments. The most famous is "The Creation of Adam", in which God reache

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Millions mourn as Vatican prepares for transition

Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...

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Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?

And he came from Argentina, the first pope from the Americas.As the world's Catholic cardinals meet this week to discuss who ...

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Convicted Catholic cardinal drops bid to take part in conclave

A Catholic cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud has announced he won't take part in the conclave to choose a ...

Religion News Service on MSN37m

African Catholic leaders hope for a new pope who will be a voice for continent

Catholic Church leaders in Africa remember Francis as a pontiff who kept the continent close to his heart, advocating for its ...

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What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

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Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

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Popes who have served the Catholic Church for the past 100 years: Champions of truth, faith and love

Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI are among the elected bishops of Rome who have led the Catholic Church ...

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Column: Pope Francis’ leadership underscores global Church influence

The fundamental Christian message emphasizes compassion, and the Catholic Church over the centuries has played a vital role ...

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