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Conclave to choose a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.
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 ...
When is the conclave? The Vatican sets date to elect new head after Pope Francis' death
The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to ...
Abuse survivors demand next pope enact zero-tolerance policy, identify cardinals with poor records
The group End Clergy Abuse issued an open letter Wednesday to the cardinals who are meeting informally this week before the ...
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Conclave Might Be Brief, Next Pope Must Be Open to All, Some Cardinals Say
Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told ...
Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death
VATICAN CITY – An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the ...
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LIVE UPDATES: Catholic Church at the crossroads
While there are those who want to back away from Francis' outreach there is one unalterable fact: When the world's Catholic ...
Graham jokingly asks conclave, Catholics to ‘keep an open mind’ about Pope Trump
Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) jokingly asked the conclave to “keep an open mind” about making President Trump the next pope. “I was ...
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5 Things to Tell Your Catholic Kids About Choosing a New Pope
Ultimately, the most important message that we can share with children during the time of a papal conclave is one of trust.
'I'd like to be Pope': Donald Trump reveals desire to lead Catholic Church ahead of Vatican papal conclave
Donald Trump reveals desire to lead Catholic Church ahead of Vatican papal conclave - The spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 ...