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· 54mWhat to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.
· 5hWhat exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.
Officials of the Catholic Church are gathering to select Pope Francis' successor during the papal conclave. Watch here for ...
Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will ...
The papal conclave begins its secretive process to select the next pope. Here's how to watch and stream the conclave as Ohio ...
At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...
Cardinals arrived at the Vatican Wednesday for the first day of the conclave which will elect a new pope. Catholic cardinals ...
A U.S. bishop offers insight on why many think it's unlikely Catholic cardinals will break with more than two centuries of ...
A change in popes is a complicated process. Centuries-old rituals are involved in the transition in leadership for both the ...
With at least three African cardinals in the running to become the next Pope, African Catholics are excited, but remain ...
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...
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