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· 3hInside the conclave: A visual guide to the election of the next pope
Cardinals from across the world have begun gathering in the Vatican for the conclave, a secret set of votes in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope. Each day, dressed in striking scarlet robes, they will make their way from their lodgings in Casa Santa Marta to the chapel, where votes are cast beneath the frescoes.
· 5hPapal Conclave: What to expect as cardinals gather to elect a new Pope
The countdown is on to the start of the Papal Conclave. This week, some 133 Cardinals are convening in secret in Vatican City to elect a successor to Pope Francis. With more on what to expect, and the influence that Pope Francis might have over the proceedings,
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As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
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The most diverse conclave in history to choose Francis' successorIn addition to the division between 'progressives' and 'conservatives', there are cultural and geographical differences among ...
Parolin was the lead negotiator in the 2018 deal between the Holy See and the Chinese Communist Party. The pact ended up in a ...
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