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Americans visiting Rome during conclave describe what they want in the next pope
American Catholics who traveled to Rome spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what they want the next pope to represent as they ...
Conclave begins: Watch, stream live as Ohio native votes for next pope to succeed Francis
The papal conclave begins its secretive process to select the next pope. Here's how to watch and stream the conclave as Ohio ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...
The 2025 papal conclave begins with first round of voting imminent
The 2025 papal conclave in the Vatican has begun, with the first round of voting imminent and the first smoke signal - black ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process. Centuries-old rituals are involved in the transition in leadership for both the ...
Conclave to Choose New Pope Begins as Cardinals Prepare for First Vote
The conclave to pick a new pope has officially begun. On Wednesday, May 7, over a hundred cardinals from around the world ...
Why Papal Conclaves Have Drawn the Attention of Spies
Intelligence agencies have long gathered information to help their governments get a sense of who the next pope might be ...
Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel for papal conclave under total digital lockdown
On Wednesday afternoon, red-hatted clerics who carry the same weight and dignity as princes within the Catholic Church ...