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Conclave to select new pope will begin May 7, Vatican announces
With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and one of the most unpredictable in decades.
Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as hundreds of thousands come to view Pope Francis
The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be ...
Conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor will gather on 7 May, Vatican says
Visitors admire the Sistine Chapel inside the Vatican Museums on the occasion of the museum's reopening, 3 May, 2021 ...
Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis' tomb as it opens for viewing
The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis as it was opened for public viewing Sunday. He was buried in the ...
Pope Francis updates: Pope Francis' coffin has been closed
The rite of the closing of the coffin took place at 8 p.m. local time Friday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, officials said.
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...
Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7
Cardinals of the Catholic Church present in Rome have announced the conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin in May.
Woman Who Knew Pope Francis as Young Priest Recalls Memories of Him and How He Changed Once He Became Pontiff (Exclusive)
"He always kept a low profile. He was a very serious person,” Ana Maria Belmonte tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview ...