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Pope Francis, papal conclave and Vatican

Conclave to choose a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.

The Washington Post on MSN · 17h

Conclave to select new pope will begin May 7, Vatican announces

With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and one of the most unpredictable in decades.

The New York Times · 18h

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of secrecy and vote by secret ballot. A two-thirds majority is needed to elect a new pope, and campaigning is part of the process, though it should not appear so.

The Vatican closes The Sistine Chapel to the public

The Washington Post · 1d

The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Francis

Reuters on MSN · 22h

Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine Chapel

The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather on May 7 to elect a new pope in one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Sistine Chapel. Below are some facts about the chapel: * Named after Pope Sixtus IV and built from 1473-81,

Cleveland.com · 22h

Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public: Here’s why

The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis.

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Pope Francis funeral updates: Pope Francis laid to rest after historic funeral in front of 250,000

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be mourned and buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major ...

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What happens next after Pope Francis' death?

The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose ...

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World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Tomb inside St. Mary Major Basilica

A white rose is placed on the tomb of Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP ...

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Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader

In a break from tradition, Pope Francis chose to be buried outside the Vatican at the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria ...

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Vatican releases pictures of Pope Francis' tomb, as it opens for public viewing

The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis, who was buried on Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome ...

The New Yorker1d

Francis, the TV Pope, Takes His Final Journey

The Pope, famous—perhaps foremost—for his insistence on simplicity and aversion to clerical glitz, wanted to be buried not at ...

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How to watch Pope Francis' funeral procession as world mourns Vatican leader

Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Here's ...

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