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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 ...
Pope Will Lie in State for Three Days Before Funeral on Saturday
President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...
What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" 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 ...
When will the conclave start? Here's when the new pope will be chosen
The conclave will gather to select the new pope 15 to 20 days after the death of Pope Francis. In accordance with the rule, the conclave is expected to gather between May 6 and May 11.