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Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7

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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.

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Vatican releases details of start of conclave to elect new pope

The Vatican announced details on 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 am (0800 GMT) for a Mass known in Latin as "Pro Eligendo Romano Pontefice" (For the Election of the Roman Pontiff) in St

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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.

Pope Francis, Catholic

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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 should succeed Francis, the deliberations may boil down to a simple choice: Do they want another outsider?

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What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor

The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning in the Vatican and signals the start of a millennia-old process of picking a new pontiff.

Pope Francis to be remembered at Giro d'Italia

Pope Francis was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church The late Pope Francis, who died on 21 April, will be remembered with a neutralised start in Vatican City on the final stage of the 2025 Giro d'Italia.

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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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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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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 ...

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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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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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The incredible salaries Catholic Church cardinals can earn when chosen by the Pope

Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...

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World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

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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 ...

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