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How Long Do Papal Conclaves Last? A Look at How Timings Have Changed Drastically in Recent Years
The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...
2025 conclave Day 2 brings more black smoke, as cardinals continue voting to pick a new pope at Vatican
A new pope will be selected when a candidate gets a two-thirds-plus-one majority vote by the cardinal electors. White smoke ...
This conclave to choose a new pope was short — but not the shortest ever
This was among the shortest conclaves in recent decades. Here's a look at the long history of choosing a pope.
Why Ravioli Was Banned From Papal Conclave
By the year 1550, ravioli, whole chickens and pies were some of the foods banned from being eaten in a conclave, as they were ...
Conclave Picks Robert Prevost, Who Will Be Pope Leo
We have a pope,” said French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti as he introduced the man who will take over from the beloved Pope ...
California’s LGBTQ+ community watches conclave and hopes Pope Francis’ progressive moves endure
LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...
CBS News’ Host Goes Viral For Using Vulgar Slang Term To Describe Papal Conclave
A CBS News journalist managed to break the internet on Wednesday with a quip about the papal conclave going on in the Vatican ...