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What 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.
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...
The papal conclave begins its secretive process to select the next pope. Here's how to watch and stream the conclave as Ohio ...
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors are set to choose a successor to Pope Francis, with the 2025 papal conclave about to ...
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a ...
The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.
The 133 cardinal electors due to choose a successor to the late Pope Francis gathered inside the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on ...
The papal conclave meets to begin the process of picking Pope Francis' successor. CBS News polling shows American Catholics ...
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