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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 ...
Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition
From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
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On first day of general congregations, cardinals name May 7 as start for conclave
A theme of early meetings is the tension between diversity and unity, which have become shorthand for cardinals to signal ...
Journalists swarm cardinals at the Vatican gates as they meet to plan a conclave
Cardinals arriving for the first day of informal meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates ...
Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public: Here’s why
The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the ...
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After Trump and Zelenskyy Vatican meeting, cardinals ponder Francis’ legacy of peacemaking
The historic meeting, which some are already describing as Pope Francis’ first miracle, may have an impact on the election of ...
Who after Pope Francis? Exit tourists, enter cardinals as the Vatican closes Sistine Chapel for papal conclave
The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel ahead of the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope, following the death of Pope ...
How much does a Catholic Church cardinal make? The surprising salaries of the prelates
Cardinals are high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church whose main duties include advising, governing the Roman Curia, ...