Cardinals voting again
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel once again as cardinals failed to elect a new pope during the second and third ballots, prolonging the highly…
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Conclave: How a Pope is elected
From the voting of cardinal electors to the burning of ballots in a cast-iron stove dating back to 1939, here’s a look at what happens inside the Sistine…
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Vigil for new Pope begins
Past conclaves had sprung surprises: Pope John Paul II was the first non-Italian to be made pope in five centuries. ‘No one was expecting that, and Pope…
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133 cardinals to begin conclave to elect new pope
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals — most of them appointed by the late Pope Francis and with an average age of 70 — are set to gather in the Sistine…
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Workers install chimney for conclave
A total 133 cardinals eligible to elect a new pope will begin voting in secret on 7 May.
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Vatican closes Sistine Chapel ahead papal conclave
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis’ death; the gathering is expected to begin between 6 and…
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Laudato Si': A cry for our common home
Discover the profound impact of Pope Francis' Laudato Si', a powerful call to protect our planet and its most vulnerable inhabitants. As the world watches his…
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