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What to expect from the conclave that will choose Pope Francis' successor
The conclave is a time-honored process conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.
Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says
The papal conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday. Cardinals will convene at ...
Trump, Julian Assange and 250,000 others. Who was at Pope Francis’ funeral?
The funeral of Pope Francis gave Catholics across the globe the chance to bid farewell to a beloved pontiff – and for world ...
Who is Giovanni Battista Re? The cardinal presiding over Pope Francis' funeral
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 91, will preside over Pope Francis' April 26 funeral. He has served in the Roman curia for ...
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President Trump will pay his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him on some issues
President Donald Trump will be among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending the funeral for Pope Francis ...
Why Did Prince William Wear a Blue Suit to Pope Francis' Funeral?
Prince William and President Donald Trump sparked a social media debate by wearing blue suits instead of black clothing to ...
Photographers snapped Pope Francis riding subway — just not in 1998
The photograph in question is authentic but was shot in 2008, not 1998, by photographer Pablo Leguizamon for The Associated ...
Who will pick the next pope? Meet the cardinals voting in the conclave
The ancient process for selecting a new leader for the Catholic Church is shrouded in secrecy, but a look at the people who ...