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As cardinals gather for conclave, activist hopes new pope will address sexual abuse crisis
As the College of Cardinals gathers in Vatican City for the secretive process that will elect a new head of the Roman ...
When will the 2025 conclave bring a new pope?
Catholic cardinals are set to gather for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.
Michelangelo meets James Bond: high-tech in Sistine Chapel to keep conclave secret
Vatican technicians are securing what on Wednesday will arguably become the world's most beautiful bunker, making sure that ...
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Intrigue and attacks as the papal conclave begins
For this conclave these kingmakers are said to include Timothy Dolan, the conservative archbishop of New York; Jean-Claude ...
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As conclave begins, people around the world are betting on who the next pope will be
Bets on real-world events are becoming more common, and putting down some money on who will become the Catholic Church’s next ...
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 ...
Leaks could threaten the conclave. This is how the Vatican will ensure the vote remains secret
As the Vatican gears up to elect the successor to Pope Francis, technology is being deployed to prevent leaks during the ...
Papal conclave 2025 date, time, top candidates, betting odds, front runners and all you need to know
Papal Conclave 2025 begins May 7 as 133 cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope after Pope Francis's ...