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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 ...
Religion Dispatches1dOpinion
What The Roman Catholic Church needs is a wholesale reset, not a new Pope
The death of Pope Francis, after a very public diminishment, closes a signal chapter in Catholic history with absolutely no ...
'Conclave' author explains secretive Vatican process after Pope Francis' death
As Pope Francis's funeral approaches, 'Conclave' author Robert Harris discusses the papal selection process and why ...
Catholic Standard1d
After Easter Vigil, new Catholics reflect on the next chapter of their faith journeys
Karl D. Bar-Lev, a retired U.S. Navy veteran who served for 17 years, also entered the Church at the Easter Vigil. Raised in ...
Letters to the Editor: Due process is an indelible mark on Americans
Letter: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, no matter what his identity, did not receive due process, for which he had a right. To not ...
America Magazine3d
I’m a Gen-Z Catholic. Pope Francis changed my despair about the world into hope
For many Catholics older than me, Francis represented a cultural shift from previous pontificates. As a Gen-Z Catholic, Francis is the only pope I’ve known.
Theology expert shares process of choosing new pope for Catholic Church
They will come together and in secret, they will vote by a very precise and rather ancient procedure of voting." ...
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How is a new pope picked? What is the conclave process? How it works
He battled several health issues in recent months. The Catholic Church will now seek to name Francis' successor. The new pope will be selected through a process called the conclave, which consists of ...