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Vatican to begin conclave to elect new pope on May 7

Conclave to elect new pope begins May 7: When will we see white smoke? Live updates

The conclave will take place in the nearby Sistine Chapel, a popular tourist spot that was closed to the public Monday and will remain off limits until the conclave is completed. "We were a little bit sad (when) we heard the Sistine Chapel was closed,

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Papal conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor to begin on May 7

Cardinals will gather for the papal conclave — the centuries-old tradition through which a new head of the Catholic Church is elected — starting on May 7.

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Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says

The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday. Cardinals will convene at the Vatican to begin a process of choosing a new pope, who will become the Catholic Church's 267th leader.

Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

Most of the funeral will be celebrated in Latin, and there will be incense and hymns and Gregorian chants. Attended by dozens ...

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As Pope Francis' funeral nears, fascination with papacy's rituals take center stage

Interest might ebb and flow depending on the person who fills the role, but the kingly complexion of the papacy itself continues to hold enduring intrigue.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you ...

What happens next after Pope Francis' death?

The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose ...

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Pope Francis leaves a legacy as a Catholic Church reformer

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and ...

Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit?

The Society of Jesus is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola committed to spirituality and ...

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Looking back at Pope Francis' legacy and impact on the Catholic Church

A longtime Vatican correspondent shares his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, a populist leader who sought to bring the ...

Previously Unpublished: A Look at One of the Last Things Pope Francis Wrote

In the days since his death, Pope Francis has been called a reformer, outsider, influencer and modernizer. He was all of these things. But he was also the steward of the oldest institution in the ...

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Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...

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Woman Who Knew Pope Francis as Young Priest Recalls Memories of Him and How He Changed Once He Became Pontiff (Exclusive)

Ana Maria Belmonte, who knew the late Pope Francis when he worked as a young priest with the Jesuits in San Miguel, Argentina ...

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