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Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7

Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says

About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Catholic cardinals meet to discuss date of conclave for new pope

The world's Catholic cardinals met on Monday for the first time after the funeral of Pope Francis to discuss a possible date to enter a secret conclave and elect the next leader of the global Church.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope will begin on May 7

The Roman Catholic College of Cardinals has agreed to begin a conclave May 7 to elect the next pope, per the Vatican.

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The New York Times · 3h

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

Most of the funeral will be celebrated in Latin, and there will be incense and hymns and Gregorian chants. Attended by dozens of heads of state, monarchs and other dignitaries, it will be, in any case, a spectacle. And at the center of it all will be Francis’ simple coffin, on the esplanade of St. Peter’s Basilica.

The Des Moines Register · 2d

Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit?

The Society of Jesus is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola committed to spirituality and social action.

Newsweek on MSN · 7d

What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

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The cardinal who led the San Diego Diocese will help pick the next pope

Cardinal Robert McElroy, the former bishop of San Diego, is part of a highly secretive conclave that will select the new pope ...

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Pope’s Mourners See His Death as Crossroads for Catholic Church

As tens of thousands of Catholics waited in hourslong lines to pay their respects to Pope Francis, many were debating the ...

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Pope Francis, groundbreaking leader of Catholic Church, dies at age 88

Remembering Pope Francis, the Catholic Church leader who broke with tradition 10:43. Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged ...

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Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...

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Catholic Church rules: Can a woman become Pope? If not, what is the reason behind it?

Crores of people in the world believe in Christianity and for them the Pope is the biggest religious leader. Whenever there ...

Pope Francis' death mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.

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As Pope Francis' funeral nears, fascination with papacy's rituals take center stage

Interest might ebb and flow depending on the person who fills the role, but the kingly complexion of the papacy itself continues to hold enduring intrigue.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you ...

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