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Vatican's Sistine Chapel to close from Monday ahead of papal conclave
The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican is to be closed to visitors from Monday due to preparations for the papal conclave, the ...
Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...
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 choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.
History Suggests Expecting the Unexpected From the Papal Conclave
Since the church began selecting popes in a secret conclave, the choice has rarely come from the rumored frontrunners.
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...
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 ...
A new pope will be chosen at a papal conclave. How does it work?
Following the death or abdication of a pope, the Catholic Church's College of Cardinals meets at the Vatican to choose a new ...
Conclave to select new Pope to include Vatican lock-in, days of speeches and puffs of smoke
Conclave to select new Pope to include Vatican lock-in, days of speeches and puffs of smoke - The method the Catholic Church ...