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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 ...
What we know ahead of conclave to elect new pope
Cardinals from around the world will meet under Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new leader ...
When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
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Vatican drivers, staff to swear oath of secrecy ahead of conclave
In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 ...
What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...
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Two cardinals to miss conclave for health reasons — Vatican
Two Catholic cardinals will miss the conclave next week to elect a successor to Pope Francis because of health issues, the ...
Flight Searches For Papal Conclave Surge Over 345%—Here’s What Tourists Can Expect In Rome
On Friday, the day before the pope’s funeral, flight searches on Expedia for Rome for the dates of May 5-14 were up more than ...
Vatican Sets Date for Papal Conclave Amid Drama Over Whether Convicted Cardinal Can Attend
The conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will start on May 7, the Vatican said on Monday following a closed-door meeting ...