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Pope Francis, Vatican and papal conclave

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 pontiff at the conclave.

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Convicted cardinal Becciu skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death

An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held in the Sistine Chapel next week following the death of Pope Francis.

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Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says

The papal conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday. Cardinals will convene at the Vatican to begin a process of choosing a new pope, who will become the Catholic Church's 267th leader.

Francis, Catholic Church and Pope

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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.

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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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Pope Francis leaves a legacy as a Catholic Church reformer

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

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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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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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Former top Pope Francis aide details his 'great reset' of how Catholic Church was perceived

Greg Burke, a former spokesperson for Pope Francis, joins 'MediaBuzz' from the Vatican to discuss his experience working for ...

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

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Francis also was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. So what is ...

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Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

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Woman Who Knew Pope Francis as Young Priest Recalls Memories of Him and How He Changed Once He Became Pontiff (Exclusive)

Ana Maria Belmonte, who knew the late Pope Francis when he worked as a young priest with the Jesuits in San Miguel, Argentina ...

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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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Video shows ex-pope Benedict lying in state, not Pope Francis

After Pope Francis's body arrived at Saint Peter's Basilica for his funeral in April 2025, an old video was shared in social ...

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