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Forget the conclave – cardinals are already negotiating in Rome’s pizza parlours
In 2005, after the death of Pope John Paul II, a group of cardinals reportedly gathered in Al Passetto di Borgo, a restaurant ...
Conclave to choose a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...
Flight Searches For Papal Conclave Surge Over 345%—Here’s What Tourists Can Expect In Rome
On Friday, the day before the pope’s funeral, flight searches on Expedia for Rome for the dates of May 5-14 were up more than ...
Sistine Chapel closes for conclave: What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
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Cardinals gathered to presumably decide when the Conclave begins
The Conclave to elect the new Pope will take place after the novendiales. Following the massive funeral of Pope Francis, ...
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All eyes turn to conclave
With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within ...
Catholic faithful flock to Pope Francis' tomb as eyes turn to conclave
A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria ...