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One of these cardinals could become the new pope
There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the ...
What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...
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How the Catholic Church Will Pick the Next Pope
A Catholic scholar explains every step of the conclave process that will determine the successor to the late Pope Francis.
When will the conclave start? Here's when the new pope will be chosen
Typically, the conclave gathers to select the new pope 15 to 20 days after the death of a pope. The conclaves must start after the “ Novemdiales " period, Latin for “nine days,” in which a period of ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...
Will the church keep to Pope Francis’ inclusive and compassionate ‘big tent’ vision?
No matter the person elected, or what region of the world they represent, the next pope will have to grapple with Pope ...
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Saint Francis Xavier School and Saint Michael's College raise thousands of dollars for clean water
SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL IN WINOOSKI AND SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE IN COLCHESTER RAISED NEARLY $18,400 OVER THESE LAST FEW MONTHS. A BIG PART OF THE PROJECT IS EDUCATING AND RAISING AWARENESS ...