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Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church ...
The identity of Pope Francis’ successor will be revealed shortly by Dominique Mamberti, the senior cardinal deacon, who ...
The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.
Just after noon ET (around 6pm local time in Vatican City), white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney as bells rang ...
By the year 1550, ravioli, whole chickens and pies were some of the foods banned from being eaten in a conclave, as they were ...
LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...
St. Thomas students have one eye on their textbooks and another on the Sistine Chapel where the College of Cardinals is ...