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How accurate is ‘Conclave’? Where the movie is spot-on and where it takes liberties
As "Conclave" shows, the pope's signet ring, called Ring of the Fisherman, is destroyed after his death to signify the papal ...
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 College of Cardinals chose the date for the next conclave
The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...
When will a new pope be chosen? Timeline of the papal conclave
A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...
College of Cardinals to begin conclave on May 7
The Roman Catholic College of Cardinals will begin a conclave inside the Sistine Chapel to begin the process of selecting the ...
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Cardinals Hold Sixth General Congregation, Confirm 2 Electors Will Not Be at Conclave
The college of cardinals also shared its gratitude to government and civil leaders for their 'solidarity' with the Church ...
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After initial protest, Italian cardinal convicted of fraud won't vote in conclave
"I’ve decided to obey as I always have the will of Pope Francis to not enter into the conclave, despite remaining convinced ...
The once-powerful cardinal who has withdrawn from the conclave
The once-powerful cardinal who has withdrawn from the conclave - The decision came as preparations get underway for the May 7 ...