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Vatican announces conclave date to elect new pope

The Washington Post on MSN · 10h

Conclave to select new pope will begin May 7, Vatican announces

With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and one of the most unpredictable in decades.

Vatican announces conclave date to elect new pope following Francis' death

The Vatican has confirmed when the conclave to elect the next pope will commence. A total of 135 cardinals are eligible to participate in this significant event.

The New York Times · 9h

Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says

About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Vatican closes The Sistine Chapel to the public

The Associated Press on MSN · 4h

The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis.

U.S. News & World Report · 14h

Sistine Chapel's Conclave Preparations Leave Tourists Shut Out

The chapel's ceilings are adorned with scenes painted between 1508 and 1512 from the Bible's Old and New Testaments. The most famous is "The Creation of Adam", in which God reache

Reuters on MSN · 15h

Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine Chapel

The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather on May 7 to elect a new pope in one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Sistine Chapel. Below are some facts about the chapel: * Named after Pope Sixtus IV and built from 1473-81,

The Week US on MSN5h

Millions mourn as Vatican prepares for transition

Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...

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New pope will face a Vatican budget crisis, and a myriad other problems

Whoever emerges from the coming conclave as the new leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church will face a myriad of ...

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Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

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World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

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What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

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Vatican closes Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for papal conclave

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...

12hon MSN

Vatican Sets Date for Papal Conclave Amid Drama Over Whether Convicted Cardinal Can Attend

The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...

Priest Praises Orderliness And Organisational Skills of Catholic Church During Pope Francis' Burial

A Nigerian priest has shared a photo showing how orderly people behaved during the burial ceremony held for Pope Francis on ...

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