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Papal conclave live updates: Cardinals retire after no pope chosen on 1st day
Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will ...
Who Are the Cardinals Selecting the Pope?
Cardinals from 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a new Pope in the most diverse conclave in history.
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
Cardinals choosing the next pope have been offered a dossier on candidates – with a subtext
When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at the start of conclave, the process of electing a new pope, they ...
How makeup of cardinals changed under Pope Francis
Since the last conclave in 2013, the geographical makeup of cardinal electors has changed under Francis' leadership. NBC News ...
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
Betting odds rise for one favorite to be next pope and succeed Pope Francis
Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...
Cardinals gather in St. Peter’s Basilica for final Mass before conclave to choose new pope
Cardinals entered St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for a final Mass before the conclave to elect the successor to Pope ...