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'Conclave' author explains secretive Vatican process after Pope Francis' death
As Pope Francis's funeral approaches, 'Conclave' author Robert Harris discusses the papal selection process and why ...
The ‘unofficial’ conclave has started, with cardinals privately chatting about Pope Francis’ successor
The shortest conclave history was in 1503, when Pope Julius II was elected in just under 10 hours. The 2013 papal conclave, ...
Who will pick the next pope? Meet the cardinals voting in this year's conclave
The ancient process for selecting a new leader for the Catholic Church is shrouded in secrecy, but a look at the people who ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...
When is the conclave to elect a new Pope? Francis’ change in his funeral and the Vatican protocol
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, and ...
So you saw ‘Conclave’ the movie. Here’s what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves
Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...
Watch Live: Pope Francis' funeral underway as Vatican lays late pontiff to rest
The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.
Forget the film: Vatican is preparing for the real 'Conclave'
As the Vatican prepares for the secret meeting of cardinals who will pick a successor to Pope Francis, forget - to some ...