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This selection comes after two days of conclave in the Sistine Chapel, tying the modern record for the fastest selection of a ...
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...
A new pope will be selected when a candidate gets a two-thirds-plus-one majority vote by the cardinal electors. White smoke ...
The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.
The electors cast paper ballots, and voting continues until one candidate receives a two-thirds majority, or 89 votes. After ...
By the year 1550, ravioli, whole chickens and pies were some of the foods banned from being eaten in a conclave, as they were ...
“Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum. Habemus Papam [I announce to you a great joy. We have a pope,” said French Cardinal Dominique ...
Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...