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Vatican's 'May Madness': Will new pope be progressive or will church turn back the clock?
Will the adage 'fat pope, thin pope' bear out as cardinals pick a successor to Pope Francis in the May 7 conclave?
Conclave to choose a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...
Millions mourn as Vatican prepares for transition
Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...
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2025 conclave to be largest in Catholic Church’s history
The unprecedented number of 133 cardinal electors surpasses all previous papal conclaves, breaking the previous record of 115 electors in the 2005 and 2013 elections.
'Atmosphere full of hope': Pre-conclave meetings of cardinals continue in Vatican
In the week leading up to the conclave, the cardinals continue to meet at the Vatican to get to know each other and outline ...
What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
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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How to watch the Vatican live during papal conclave: 24/7 cam
The College of Cardinals will begin the secretive voting process of choosing a new pope on Wednesday, May 7, and FOX 5 NY will have a 24/7 LIVE look at the Sistine Chapel.