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Conclave to elect new pope will start May 7

The Washington Post on MSN · 14h

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 · 13h

Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says

About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Associated Press on MSN · 35m

What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope

VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) — A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered until they find a winner.

Vatican, Pope Francis

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 President Donald Trump, Prince William, and President Volodymyr Zelensky.

CNN on MSN · 2d

Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd

The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral Mass in Vatican City, where mourners joined in a final send-off for a pontiff celebrated as a champion of the poor.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Pope Francis funeral: Watch coverage from Vatican City

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday in a ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor: Presidents and princes will attend his funeral in St. Peter’s Square, but prisoners and migrants will usher him into the basilica where he will be buried.

The Press Democrat38m

As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

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Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as hundreds of thousands come to view Pope Francis

Outside St. Peter’s Basilica, thousands of people lined up for hours, some waiting in the cold twilight of Thursday morning ...

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Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

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Crowds gather in Vatican City as Pope Francis is laid to rest

Thousands mourn Pope Francis at a funeral mass in St. Peter’s Square after his death at 88 from a stroke and heart failure.

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President Trump will pay his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him on some issues

President Donald Trump will be among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending the funeral for Pope Francis ...

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Russia launches major drone attack on Ukraine despite 'productive' Vatican City Meeting

On the heels of a private meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while attending ...

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New pope will face a Vatican budget crisis, and a myriad other problems

Heavy is the white mitre worn by the pope. Whoever emerges from the coming conclave as the new leader of the ...

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When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...

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