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Gauff and Swiatek want to check in on the papal conclave while in Rome for tennis
There could be some high-profile athletes joining the crowds in St. Peter's Square over the coming days to keep track of the ...
Conclave: How will the next Pope be chosen?
How is a new Pope chosen? How long could the conclave last? In a special edition of the Global News Podcast, the BBC’s Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool answers listener questions on the conclave at the ...
Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.
Papal conclave 2025: Why are USA, Italy holding key in electing Pope Francis' successor?
With representatives from 70 countries across five continents, this conclave is the largest -- and the most international -- ...
Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy
The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church. That’s more than any nation except Italy, home to 17 of the electors who ...