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Gauff and Swiatek want to check in on the papal conclave while in Rome for tennis
There could be some high-profile athletes joining the crowds in St. Peter’s Square over the coming days to keep track of the ...
Vatican to deactivate mobile phone signal ahead of secret meeting to elect new pope
All mobile phone signal will be deactivated in the Vatican on Wednesday ahead of the highly secretive conclave to elect the ...
Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...
As Vatican staff take oath of secrecy for 2025 conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope
Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 ...
Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. The support staff for the cardinals who will ...
Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis
Cardinals say the primary task facing them when the conclave opens Wednesday is to find a pope who can be both a pastor and a ...
When will the 2025 conclave bring a new pope?
Catholic cardinals are set to gather for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.
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Intrigue and attacks as the papal conclave begins
For this conclave these kingmakers are said to include Timothy Dolan, the conservative archbishop of New York; Jean-Claude ...