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Forget the conclave – cardinals are already negotiating in Rome’s pizza parlours
In 2005, after the death of Pope John Paul II, a group of cardinals reportedly gathered in Al Passetto di Borgo, a restaurant ...
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Cardinal Woelki Expects Longer Papal Conclave Than Swift Election of Pope Francis
The 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis lasted just two days, making it one of the shortest in modern history.
Small, medium or large? Papal tailor keeps his options open
Raniero Mancinelli, tailor to the last three popes, is leaving nothing to chance as he prepares the white vestments that ...
Abuse survivors demand next pope enact zero-tolerance policy, identify cardinals with poor records
The developments come amid real questions about how prominent the abuse scandal is featuring in the discussions about finding ...
When is the conclave? The Vatican sets date to elect new head after Pope Francis' death
The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.
What happens after Pope Francis funeral – how the Conclave to select his successor will work
Millions around the world tuned in to watch as Pope Francis was laid to rest on 26 April, with 400,000 mourners alone paying ...
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 ...
Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope
The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced he was withdrawing from participating in ...
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Cardinals hold sixth general congregation, confirm 2 electors will not be at conclave
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be revealed during an ...
Papal conclave will last only 2 or 3 days, cardinal predicts
The Cardinal of Baghdad, Louis Raphael Sako, told journalists at the Vatican on Tuesday that he expects a "short conclave." ...
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Stories on intrigue and secret plots will continue until the Conclave
This was just on the day they announced when the Conclave was taking place: Journalists will be scouring the city of Rome – ...
Vatican releases details of start of conclave to elect new pope
The Vatican announced details Tuesday of the schedule for the start of the conclave on May 7, the eagerly anticipated secret election of a new pontiff following the death of pope Francis. The ...