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What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...
Papal conclave live updates: Cardinals return for afternoon session, next round of voting
The cardinals, who broke for lunch and will reconvene this afternoon, are expected to continue casting ballots at the Vatican ...
Why Ravioli Was Banned From Papal Conclave
By the year 1550, ravioli, whole chickens and pies were some of the foods banned from being eaten in a conclave, as they were ...
Conclave Picks Robert Prevost, Who Will Be Pope Leo
“Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum. Habemus Papam [I announce to you a great joy. We have a pope,” said French Cardinal Dominique ...
New Pope Elected: Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Emerges Victorious From Conclave After White Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen as the 267th Pope elected by 133 cardinals locked inside the Sistine ...
California’s LGBTQ+ community watches conclave and hopes Pope Francis’ progressive moves endure
LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...
How Long Do Papal Conclaves Last? A Look at How Timings Have Changed Drastically in Recent Years
The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.
Gen Z students at Houston's University of St. Thomas tune in for pope conclave during finals week
St. Thomas students have one eye on their textbooks and another on the Sistine Chapel where the College of Cardinals is ...