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Convicted cardinal announces he won't be part of conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, 76, announced Tuesday that he will not take place in the conclave to select the next pope following ...
Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope to succeed Francis
An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he would not take part in the secret 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 ...
Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride
World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his ...
A rare glimpse of Pope Francis’s bedroom reveals how the pontiff lived: It's not what you'd expect
Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025, was admired for his commitment to simplicity and humility. He ...
What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...
Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death
An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the secret conclave ...
Biden praises late Pope Francis in op-ed, slams modern leaders who 'embraced cruelty'
Former President Biden mourned Pope Francis in an op-ed, arguing that it is up to his admirers to carry on his legacy of ...