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History Suggests Expecting the Unexpected From the Papal Conclave
Since the church began selecting popes in a secret conclave, the choice has rarely come from the rumored frontrunners.
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...
Conclave to find new Pope will begin within weeks
What will Pope Francis’ legacy be? MSNBC contributor Father John Bartunek joins Chris Jansing to share his thoughts as the ...
Papal conclave: Meeting amid the Sistine Chapel's Michelangelo frescoes
Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect ...
‘Conclave', ‘The Two Popes' Streaming Viewership Skyrockets Post Pope Francis' Death
Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, those at home tuned in significantly to two papal movies: Focus Features’ ...
How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave
Members of the College of Cardinals will cast their votes behind the closed and locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.
How accurate is “Conclave”? What the Oscar-winning film can teach us about picking Pope Francis' successor
After scooping up eight Academy Award nominations (and winning Best Adapted Screenplay), papal drama Conclave is back on ...
The path to picking a new pope -- and what role California will play
Pope Francis' funeral is set for Saturday and during the official nine days of mourning the college of cardinals assembles to ...