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Conclave

Cardinals exchange a sign of peace while concelebrating Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 29, 2025, on the fourth day of the "novendiali" -- nine days of mourning for Pope Francis marked by Masses. (CNS photo/Chris Warde-Jones)

Challenges the new pope will face – and the qualities experts say he'll need

Paulina Guzik|May 1, 2025|8 Min Read

Cardinals from around the world line up in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel March 12, 2013, to take their oaths at the beginning of the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI. The following day, on the fifth ballot, they elected Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, who chose the name Francis. The cardinals will again gather May 7, 2025, to elect a a successor to Pope Francis, who died April 21. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

How the conclave works: It's guided by a rule book and a prayer book

Cindy Wooden|Apr 30, 2025|5 Min Read

U.S.-born Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, leads people in praying the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 3, 2025. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

U.S. cardinal's résumé, demeanor land him on 'papabile' lists

Cindy Wooden|Apr 30, 2025|4 Min Read

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Five Francis customs that could change under a new pope

Elise Ann Allen|Apr 30, 2025|5 Min Read

White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel March 13, 2013, at the Vatican signaling that Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis, was elected the 266th Roman Catholic pontiff. (CNS/Paul Haring)

How, where and when to watch for white smoke at the conclave

OSV News|Apr 29, 2025|1 Min Read

Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu is seen at the Vatican in this 2018 photo. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

After initial protest, Italian cardinal convicted of fraud won't vote in conclave

Crux Now|Apr 29, 2025|4 Min Read

Cardinals gather in the New Synod Hall at the Vatican for their fifth general congregation meeting April 28, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Conclave has most cardinals, widest geographical mix in history

Carol Glatz|Apr 28, 2025|3 Min Read

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, leads the fifth general congregation meeting of cardinals in the New Synod Hall at the Vatican April 28, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Conclave to elect next pope will begin May 7

Justin McLellan|Apr 28, 2025|2 Min Read

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Pope’s ‘casino consistory’ reinforces next conclave as a crapshoot

John L. Allen Jr.|Oct 11, 2024|5 Min Read

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Pope Francis says he was 'used' in 2005 conclave and Ratzinger 'was my candidate'

Justin McLellan|Apr 2, 2024|3 Min Read

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Church historian argues for a slower conclave to face Information Age dangers

Crux Now|Feb 29, 2024|4 Min Read

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On conclave reform, we’ve been down this road before

John L. Allen Jr.|Nov 9, 2023|5 Min Read

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