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The College of Cardinals, Explained
At last count there were 252 cardinals, of whom 141 were eligible to vote in a papal conclave (though there is no definitive ...
Pope Francis' final hours, last words revealed as Vatican shares details: Live updates
Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.
Vatican releases first pictures of Pope Francis in open coffin as funeral rites begin
The first photos of the deceased Pope Francis were published by the Vatican as funeral rites are underway. Cardinal Kevin ...
Who is in the College of Cardinals? Meet Ohio native choosing successor to Pope Francis
An Ohio native is among the Catholic Church cardinals who will choose a new pope. The funeral for Pope Francis, who died ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...
Cardinal Dolan plays ‘hooky’ from Vatican chats long enough to lead NYC Mass for Pope Francis
Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Tuesday played “hooky” from discussions about the next pontiff at the Vatican to remain home long enough to lead a remembrance Mass for Pope Francis at St.
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What Happens During the Vatican’s 9 Days of Mourning for the Pope?
Between the fourth and sixth day after the pope’s death, the papal funeral takes place in St. Peter’s Basilica or St. Peter’s ...
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A Vision For a Globalized College of Cardinals
Find out how Pope Francis has made history by elevating cardinals from non-traditional regions to the College of Cardinals.