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Conclave: What time will we see black or white smoke? Past elections give clues
Smoke signals have occurred at mid-morning, noon, mid-afternoon and evening. The longest conclave took three years.
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How does the conclave pick a new pope? 8 things to know
The world won’t know the next leader of the world’s Catholics until he appears before a throng of supporters in St. Peter’s ...
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
Becciu rose to prominence and power under conservative Pope Benedict XVI and is very much affiliated with the conservative ...
Vatican's 'May Madness': Will new pope be progressive or will church turn back the clock?
Will the adage 'fat pope, thin pope' bear out as cardinals pick a successor to Pope Francis in the May 7 conclave?
Religion News Service on MSN1d
Some cardinals hope for a short conclave as they narrow in on candidates
Cardinals meeting ahead of the conclave also discussed Vatican finances and Cardinal Becciu’s withdrawal from the election of ...
Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for stepping back from conclave but note trial appeal pending
Catholic cardinals have acknowledged the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal Angelo ...
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Cardinals approve electors for conclave, formally ask for prayers
The College of Cardinals confirmed that 135 members are eligible to participate in the conclave, the Vatican announced, and ...
Religion News Service on MSN2d
In a conclave of strangers, cardinals are starting to get to know one another
Those gathering to elect a successor to Pope Francis say the first step to reaching a two-thirds majority is to get to know ...