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What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope
VATICAN CITY — Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope ...
Papal conclave: Third round of balloting fails to produce new pope
A chimney atop the 15th century Sistine Chapel in the Vatican billowed black tell-tale smoke again on Thursday morning, ...
Has a pope been chosen? Here's why there was black smoke during papal conclave Thursday
Black smoke has been rising from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the cardinals have not yet elected a new pope on Thursday ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Conclave Day 2
Black smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, ...
How Long Will the Papal Conclave Last? Here's What We Know
The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.
No pope named as black smoke rises on papal conclave's first day: May 7 recap
Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...
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The conclave to elect a new pope officially begins as the doors to the Sistine Chapel close
The conclave to elect a new pope has officially begun, with a Vatican official calling out “extra omnes” and the doors to the ...