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Why Vatican Closely Watches What Cardinals Eat Before Papal Enclave
As the world awaits the May 7 Papal Conclave in Rome, a part of what remains under scrutiny as the world looks to elect the new pope is the food cardinals eat.
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Dinner Parties, Lobbying. What Goes On Behind Closed Doors To Elect Pope
It was in the period of pre-conclave huddling in March of 2013 that the dinner table lobbying worked and Pope Francis won on the fifth ballot.
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Will Cardinals Choose Another Outsider Like Francis To Be Next Pope?
When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected in 2013 as Pope Francis, he was a near total Vatican outsider. He had never been a Vatican official, instead spending decades in local ministry. And he came from Argentina, the first pope from the Americas.
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Cardinals' Conclave To Elect New Pope To Begin May 7: Vatican
Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church starting from May 7, a senior Vatican source said on Monday.
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After Pope Francis's Funeral, All Eyes Turn To Conclave
Cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope Francis in a highly secretive process that could take several days, potentially longer.
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Doves, Deaths And Rations: Papal Elections Over Time
Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan conditions and were even locked up so long that some of them died.
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Who Are The Jesuits, Pope Francis' Religious Order?
Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus - also the Jesuits.
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Pope Francis' Death: What We Know So Far
Pope Francis died of a stroke on Monday at the Vatican aged 88.His funeral is to be held Saturday in the presence of worshippers and dignitaries before a conclave of cardinals is convened to elect a successor.
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When World Held Its Breath: The Grey Smoke That Shrouded 2005 Pope Election
During the 2005 papal conclave, a grey smoke signal from the Sistine Chapel left thousands of onlookers around the world confused about whether a new pope had been elected.
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3-Year Conclave: When Romans Locked In Cardinals Amid Delay In Electing Pope
After Pope Clement IV's death in 1268, the papal election stalled for nearly three years as cardinals, divided by French and Italian loyalties, failed to choose a successor.
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From Being A Moral Guide To Bishop of Rome: What Exactly Does A Pope Do?
With the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the world's cardinals will now head to Rome to elect a successor. So what exactly does a pope do?
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From Election To Foreign Trips: A Look At Pope Francis' Tenure
Here are some statistics about Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.
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When Pope Francis Apologised To Canada's Indigenous Peoples
Pope Francis died on Easter Mondayat his residence in Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican confirmed. The 88-year-old was battling multiple ailments.
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These 4 Indian Cardinals Will Be In Conclave That Picks Next Pope
Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time, preparations will begin for the election of the next Pontiff.
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Explained: What Happens After Pope Dies
The death of Pope Francis on Monday sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff -- but with a few changes.
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Why Vatican Closely Watches What Cardinals Eat Before Papal Enclave
As the world awaits the May 7 Papal Conclave in Rome, a part of what remains under scrutiny as the world looks to elect the new pope is the food cardinals eat.
-
Dinner Parties, Lobbying. What Goes On Behind Closed Doors To Elect Pope
It was in the period of pre-conclave huddling in March of 2013 that the dinner table lobbying worked and Pope Francis won on the fifth ballot.
-
Will Cardinals Choose Another Outsider Like Francis To Be Next Pope?
When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected in 2013 as Pope Francis, he was a near total Vatican outsider. He had never been a Vatican official, instead spending decades in local ministry. And he came from Argentina, the first pope from the Americas.
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Cardinals' Conclave To Elect New Pope To Begin May 7: Vatican
Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church starting from May 7, a senior Vatican source said on Monday.
-
After Pope Francis's Funeral, All Eyes Turn To Conclave
Cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope Francis in a highly secretive process that could take several days, potentially longer.
-
Doves, Deaths And Rations: Papal Elections Over Time
Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan conditions and were even locked up so long that some of them died.
-
Who Are The Jesuits, Pope Francis' Religious Order?
Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus - also the Jesuits.
-
Pope Francis' Death: What We Know So Far
Pope Francis died of a stroke on Monday at the Vatican aged 88.His funeral is to be held Saturday in the presence of worshippers and dignitaries before a conclave of cardinals is convened to elect a successor.
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When World Held Its Breath: The Grey Smoke That Shrouded 2005 Pope Election
During the 2005 papal conclave, a grey smoke signal from the Sistine Chapel left thousands of onlookers around the world confused about whether a new pope had been elected.
-
3-Year Conclave: When Romans Locked In Cardinals Amid Delay In Electing Pope
After Pope Clement IV's death in 1268, the papal election stalled for nearly three years as cardinals, divided by French and Italian loyalties, failed to choose a successor.
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From Being A Moral Guide To Bishop of Rome: What Exactly Does A Pope Do?
With the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the world's cardinals will now head to Rome to elect a successor. So what exactly does a pope do?
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From Election To Foreign Trips: A Look At Pope Francis' Tenure
Here are some statistics about Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.
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When Pope Francis Apologised To Canada's Indigenous Peoples
Pope Francis died on Easter Mondayat his residence in Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican confirmed. The 88-year-old was battling multiple ailments.
-
These 4 Indian Cardinals Will Be In Conclave That Picks Next Pope
Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time, preparations will begin for the election of the next Pontiff.
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Explained: What Happens After Pope Dies
The death of Pope Francis on Monday sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff -- but with a few changes.
