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PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope College of Cardinals’ Meeting

Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi arrives for a college of cardinals’ meeting at the Vatican, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) Cardinals arrive for a college of cardinals’ meeting at the Vatican,

TheHyperHive on MSN · 7h

A Convicted Cardinal Demands to Join the Vatican’s Secret Pope Election

Can a convicted cardinal vote for the next pope? The Vatican is preparing to elect a new pope after the death of Pope Francis, but a surprising issue has emerged. A cardinal, once a powerful figure in the Catholic Church,

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Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite being listed as a “non-elector.”

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USA TODAY · 23h

Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

U.S. News & World Report · 13h

Crowds Wait for Hours to Pay Final Respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's

St. Peter's Basilica reopened its doors on Thursday, after a brief pause in the early hours of the day, to welcome thousands of worshippers from around the world who want to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

The Washington Post · 17h

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night, closing for just one hour from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. Thursday

The College of Cardinals, Explained

At last count there were 252 cardinals, of whom 141 were eligible to vote in a papal conclave (though there is no definitive ...

Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

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Cardinals converge in Rome as second general congregation gathers 103 prelates

The second general congregation of cardinals saw attendance nearly double to 103 prelates as they finalize preparations for ...

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When is Pope Francis' funeral? See time of livestream and how to watch from Texas

The Vatican has released details of Pope Francis' funeral. See when and where the services are and how to watch live from ...

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Vatican prepares for Saturday funeral of Pope Francis, public viewing begins this week

The Catholic Church will bid farewell to Pope Francis this weekend as he is laid to rest in St. Peter's Square in a funeral.

The Tablet2d

A Vision For a Globalized College of Cardinals

Find out how Pope Francis has made history by elevating cardinals from non-traditional regions to the College of Cardinals.

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