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Pope Francis, Cardinals and Secret Conclave

Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY — Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could follow Pope Francis and make the 2,000-year-old Catholic Church credible and relevant today, especially to young people.

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How Pope Francis shaped the papal conclave to reflect a changing church

For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But Europe remains the largest source of cardinals.

U.S. News & World Report · 5h

Cardinals Enter Seclusion Ahead of Secret Conclave to Elect New Pope

Cardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic pope began checking into two Vatican hotels on Tuesday, where they will be barred from contact with the outside world as they decide who should succeed Pope Francis.

some contentious issues await the new pope

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As Vatican staff take oath of secrecy for 2025 conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope

Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 conclave, they will decide.

The Washington Post · 1d

Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication

All Vatican personnel involved in supporting the upcoming papal conclave must take an oath of secrecy — under penalty of automatic excommunication

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Vatican support staff take oath of secrecy ahead of conclave

Cooks and cleaners as well as maintenance and medical staff joined members of the Vatican's clergy on Monday (May 5) to take an oath of secrecy ahead of the upcoming papal conclave. Could cells grow food for astronauts on long missions in space?

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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave

DeBernardo, in an statement issued Tuesday, said some cardinals have been vocal in their opposition to Francis' leadership of ...

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Conclave to Elect New Pope: How to Watch Live

A chimney above the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican will signal the election of a new pope and leader of the Catholic Church.

What do Catholics around the world hope for from a new pope? Some wish for a version of Pope Francis

Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican ...

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Who are contenders to succeed Pope Francis? A look at the leading candidates.

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

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Conclave live: Speculation grows over who will be named new Pope while cardinals gather for secret election

Cardinals from around the world have descended on Rome ahead of the secretive conclave to decide the next pope.Italian ...

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When will the 2025 conclave bring a new pope?

Catholic cardinals are set to gather for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.

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Where to watch the 2025 conclave: TV channels, livestream, more

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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Conclave: Inside the secret election to choose the next Pope

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church will now elect its new leader, in a process virtually unchanged in ...

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Leaks could threaten the conclave. This is how the Vatican will ensure the vote remains secret

As the Vatican gears up to elect the successor to Pope Francis, technology is being deployed to prevent leaks during the ...

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Inside the papal conclave: What to know about picking a new pope

The papal conclave is a mystery to many. Here's what we know about the process of selecting a new leader for the Roman ...

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