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Doors of Sistine Chapel Close, Conclave to Elect New Pope Starts
The doors of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican were closed on Wednesday, signalling the start of a secret conclave where 133 cardinals from around the world will elect a new pope. Latin chants and organ music had accompanied the cardinals as they processed into the frescoed chapel,
Eighteen days after Pope Francis last appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, his successor -- the 267th pope -- ...
American cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen by the conclave to be the next pope. He will be known as Pope Leo ...
By the year 1550, ravioli, whole chickens and pies were some of the foods banned from being eaten in a conclave, as they were ...
In this case, it took only two days for Catholic cardinals to elect a successor to Pope Francis. That’s among the shortest ...
The electors cast paper ballots, and voting continues until one candidate receives a two-thirds majority, or 89 votes. After ...
“Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum. Habemus Papam [I announce to you a great joy. We have a pope,” said French Cardinal Dominique ...
Cardinals failed again Thursday morning to find a successor to Pope Francis, sending black smoke billowing up through the ...
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