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Pre-conclave: Jockeying for a new pope already has started over drinks and dinner in Rome
The secret ballot for a successor hasn’t begun. But among church leaders, talk about who will next lead the 2,000-year-old ...
Conclave to select new pope begins May 7 in Vatican City. What New Yorkers should know
A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...
'Pope Trump' jokes spark outrage and late-night gags as cardinals gather in Rome
The post also showed how much more secular Americans have become since John F. Kennedy, the nation’s first Catholic president ...
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 priorities for Pope Francis' successor.
Dinner parties, listening and lobbying. What goes on behind closed doors to elect a pope
ROME (AP) — Rome is bustling with jasmine blooming and tourists swarming. But behind closed doors, these are the days of ...
Catholic community reacts to Trump's AI image of himself as the pope
An AI-generated image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope is drawing criticism from some Catholics after it was ...
Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff must vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
All Vatican personnel involved in supporting the upcoming papal conclave will take an oath of secrecy — under penalty of ...