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It's conclave time—and frugality is in, extravagance is out
Intrigue, fashion, humility, faith—133 cardinal electors have descended on Rome to choose a new pope and their every move and ...
Cardinals Begin Conclave With an Oath
The cardinals at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City vow to follow the rules of the conclave, the process by which the next ...
Papal Conclave Live Updates: All eyes on the Chimney as Sistine Chapel doors close
The conclave to select the new pope will begin on Wednesday behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel after the passing ...
Conclave to Choose New Pope to Begin: What Happens Next?
The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process. Centuries-old rituals are involved in the transition in leadership for both the ...
Conclave begins: Watch, stream live as Ohio native votes for next pope to succeed Francis
The papal conclave begins its secretive process to select the next pope. Here's how to watch and stream the conclave as Ohio ...
What time does the conclave start? See the schedule for May 7
The conclave officially commences Wednesday, May 7 at 4 a.m. ET (10 a.m. in Rome) with a mass in Saint Peter's Basilica. The ...