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For nearly 180 years, papal conclaves have chosen a new pope in three to five days. In centuries past, they've taken a lot ...
The church has never elected an African pope in its modern history. If it did, it would likely indicate a continuing trend of ...
A Catholic scholar explains every step of the conclave process that will determine the successor to the late Pope Francis.
The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to ...
While there are those who want to back away from Francis' outreach there is one unalterable fact: When the world's Catholic ...
A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demand the next pope adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
The conclave is a time-honored process conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.
A Catholic cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud has announced he won't take part in the conclave to choose a ...