May 7 marks the beginning of the conclave to elect his successor.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ ...

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The Vatican has announced the Conclave to elect a new pope in the Catholic Church will begin May 7. Officials in the state of ...

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The attention of the church now turns decisively to the question of Francis’ successor and the preparations for the conclave ...

The conclave typically begins 15 to 20 days after a papal vacancy occurs, and while some last only days, the longest has ...

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