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Sistine Chapel prepped for conclave as battle lines are drawn for future of Catholic Church
Red curtains are hung on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The Sistine Chapel is furnished with tables, ballots, pens, and ...
Some saw Pope Francis as an ally. As cardinals meet to pick next pope, 2SLGBTQ+ issues divide church
As cardinals prepare to meet to select the next pope, many are wondering what stance his successor will take on social issues ...
UK cardinal feels ‘quite intimidated’ as world watches for new pope
UK cardinal feels ‘quite intimidated’ as world watches for new pope - Cardinal Vincent Nichols is one of more than 130 ...
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How Pope Francis’ legacy will influence the selection of the next pope
A group of 133 Catholic cardinals from 71 different countries are convening on Wednesday for a secretive conclave that will ...
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The Sistine Chapel: Renaissance gem dazzles clergy and laypeople alike
The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again ...
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
Vatican reveals the complex system that will signal a new pope
Stoves have been installed in the Sistine Chapel that will generate smoke, marking the progress of the conclave's mission to choose a new pope.
What's the geographic breakdown of the cardinals who will elect the new pope?
Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries will begin electing a pope this week in the most geographically diverse conclave in history ...