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How long does it take a papal conclave to elect a pope? It depends on the century
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 next pope will inherit Pope Francis’ mixed legacy with Indigenous people
Whoever succeeds Pope Francis will inherit his momentous and controversial legacy of relations with Indigenous people ...
Donald Trump Names His Dream Successor for Pope Francis Ahead of the Papal Conclave
The president offered up a quick "number one choice" for who should be the next head of the Catholic church After attending ...
Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death
An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the secret conclave ...
Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope to succeed Francis
An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he would not take part in the secret conclave ...
Papal conclave will last only 2 or 3 days, cardinal predicts
The Cardinal of Baghdad, Louis Raphael Sako, told journalists at the Vatican on Tuesday that he expects a "short conclave." ...
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 ...