What is the Papal Conclave and how long does it last?
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.
Pope Francis latest: Vatican says Pontiff's condition remains critical but stable in hospital amid ongoing health issues
Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
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Pope Francis’ centralization of power leaves rivals struggling to scheme
Speculation over the pope’s potential successor is grinding into fifth gear even as Francis still lives, but cardinals are ...
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What happens if a pope resigns?
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has demonstrated the process by which a pope might step down and be replaced.
Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Pontiff approves sainthood from hospital despite his critical condition - as Vatican confirms his 'prognosis remains guarded'
Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
What is a conclave? The secret process that determines who will be the next pope
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.
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Papal elections aren’t always as dramatic as ‘Conclave’ − but the history behind the process is
Koster, University of Rhode Island I’m a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of “The ...
Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church
The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of ...
What is a Conclave? Process to select a Pope explained as Francis undergoes hospital treatment
As Pope Francis continues to fight double pneumonia in hospital, many have begun to wonder what the process would be if he ...
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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next
Pope Francis' recent bout with pneumonia, which landed him in the hospital for the fourth time, fueled speculation in Rome.
‘Conclave’ and ‘Brutalist’ share BAFTA honours
Papal thriller "Conclave" and immigrant epic "The Brutalist" on Sunday tied for top honours at Britain's BAFTA awards.
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Pope Francis’ Unprecedented Letter to US Bishops Stresses an Open Heart, Not an Open Border
Addressed to the bishops of the United States, the Holy Father wrote that ... The reference to “integration” is key and merits recalling the papal comments upon his return from Sweden ...