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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 ...
Graham jokingly asks conclave, Catholics to ‘keep an open mind’ about Pope Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) jokingly asked the conclave to “keep an open mind” about making President Trump the next pope.
What to know about the Sistine Chapel, site of the conclave to pick a new pope
From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.
The next pope will inherit Pope Francis’ mixed legacy with Indigenous people
Whoever succeeds Pope Francis will inherit his momentous and controversial legacy of relations with Indigenous people ...
Cardinal Dolan gives inside look into conclave, Holy Spirit's role in selecting a new pope
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, provides an inside look into what goes on during conclave in the Catholic ...
University of Detroit Jesuit High students mourn first Jesuit pope, look to conclave
Students at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School honored Pope Francis following his death as they considered how his ...
As Pope Francis' funeral nears, fascination with papacy's rituals take center stage
For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix ...
World Leaders And Dignitaries Gather At The Vatican To Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral
On Saturday, world leaders attended the funeral of Pope Francis outside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Mark Carney Wins ...