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Conclave: Inside the secret election to choose the next Pope

Conclave: Inside the secret election to choose the next Pope - The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years

ABC News on MSN · 15h

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 "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.

CBS News on MSN · 10h

How the papal conclave will choose a new pope after the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.

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The Independent on MSN · 58m

Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death

Christianity Today · 3d

How the Catholic Church Will Pick the Next Pope

A Catholic scholar explains every step of the conclave process that will determine the successor to the late Pope Francis.

The Week US on MSN · 3d

How will the next pope change the Catholic Church?

Pope Francis’ body was transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Wednesday, April 23, allowing mourners to pay their final respects. The late pope, who died Monday, April 21, will lie in state in an open casket for the next few days until his funeral is held on Saturday, April 26. The Vatican

Watch Live: Pope Francis' funeral set to begin as Vatican lays late pontiff to rest

The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.

Who will the next pope be? All about the papal conclave

The conclave is made up of the College of Cardinals, a group who assists with central Church affairs. It consists of 135 ...

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What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis

His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica. The church is home to his ...

A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

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‘Conclave’: Vatican insider and a Catholic author on Hollywood vs. reality

We asked two experts on the Roman Catholic church who have seen the movie whether it accurately depicts what will take place ...

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Cardinal Vincent Nichols: British cardinal who will be in the conclave says picking the next pope is 'intimidating'

Pope Francis’s funeral will take place at St Peter's Square on Saturday 26 April from 9am UK time and will be attended by ...

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How to tell a conclave from a congregation: A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope

A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope - A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old ...

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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

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