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Catholic faithful flock to Pope Francis' tomb as eyes turn to conclave
A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria ...
So you saw ‘Conclave’ the movie. Here’s what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves
Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...
Why the race to be the next pope is unpredictable
The Conclave - the process where the Cardinals gather to vote for the next Pope - is often highly unpredictable. But this ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...
Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy or change course?
Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. No date has ...
Pope Francis' tomb opens to visitors at Roman basilica, as 200K attend special Mass at St Peter's Square
Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to ...
Rome and the world bid farewell to Pope Francis with massive funeral and humble burial
Cardinals will meet next month to pick Francis' successor, deciding if the new pope should continue with the late pontiff's ...
Visitors pay their respects at Pope Francis’ tomb, AP explains
Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St.