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Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff
A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...
How the ‘Conclave’ team recreated the top-secret Vatican ceremony to elect a new pope
The death of Pope Francis this week has sparked renewed interest in the Oscar-winning movie Conclave. Now streaming on Amazon ...
Dramatic 'Conclave' showcases Vatican papal tradition. How to watch Oscar nominated film
The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, a term after which Robert Harris' 2016 ...
Convicted cardinal wants to vote for pope; his brother prelates must decide
Cardinals in meetings ahead of the start of a secret conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are scratching the hair ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ what terms are used when picking a new pope
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...
Cardinals Gather in Vatican to Fine Tune Preparations for Pope’s Funeral
The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda and to decide on the logistics of mourning for Francis were gathering pace.
Forget the film: Vatican is preparing for the real 'Conclave'
As the Vatican prepares for the secret meeting of cardinals who will pick a successor to Pope Francis, forget - to some ...
‘Conclave’: Vatican insider & a Catholic Kansas author on Hollywood vs. reality
You may have seen the movie “Conclave.” Here’s what a Vatican insider and a Kansas author say is true (and what is complete ...