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Here's how a conclave elects a new pope

The process of electing a new pope follows rules and rituals that have been followed, and sometimes tweaked, since the 13th century — when cardinals were first sequestered to prevent any outside meddling.

How does the Catholic Church elect a new pope? Here's how a conclave works

If he were to do so, the church would elect a new pope through a process known as a conclave. Here is everything you need to know about the conclave and the steps that are traditionally taken to choose a new pope.

Pulse Nigeria on MSN · 1d

How is a new pope elected? Everything you should know [Pulse Explainer]

The election of a new pope is a rigorous process involving a series of rituals that unfold in stages. First, there is the College of Cardinals. They play a major role in the election process. They are,

Dagens.com (UK) on MSN · 1d

How Is a New Pope Chosen? Inside the Secretive Conclave Process

With Pope Francis’ health in question, speculation grows about how the Catholic Church would elect his successor.

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A look at Pope Francis’ previous hospitalizations and health problems

Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since he was elected in 2013. Francis, who was diagnosed with bronchitis last week, had part of one lung removed as a young man and has recurring bouts of bronchitis,

National Catholic Register · 3h

Pope Francis’ Health ‘Slightly Improved’ After Nearly One Week in Gemelli Hospital

Previous Vatican updates indicated that the 88-year-old pontiff has been able to receive the Eucharist, rest, read, and work.

RNS on MSN · 2d

Pope Francis 'in good spirits,' as doctors say pneumonia has been found in lungs

VATICAN CITY (RNS) – On Pope Francis’ fifth day in a Rome hospital, doctors repeated their assessment that his condition was “complex” after a CT scan of his chest revealed the onset of pneumonia in both lungs.

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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next – even before ‘Conclave’

The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like ...

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What is a Conclave? Process to select a Pope explained as Francis undergoes hospital treatment

As Pope Francis continues to recover from bronchitis in hospital, many have begun to wonder what the process would be if he ...

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Long Island Catholics pray for ailing Pope Francis, ponder eventual successor

Jack O’Connell, a former Catholic priest and the retired CEO of the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island said of any ...

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Catholics pray for Pope Francis as Italy’s Meloni pays hospital visit

Catholic leaders called upon the faithful to pray for Pope Francis in Italy and his native Argentina on Wednesday, after the ...

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Pope condition 'serious but not compromised' says expert

A lung expert told ANSA Wednesday that the condition of Pope Francis, being treated in a Rome hospital for bilateral ...

Politico Europe2d

Pope Francis, sensing he is close to death, moves to protect his legacy

The battle to succeed Pope Francis is likely to be highly politicized, particularly given the pontiff’s recent clash with ...

Arlington Catholic Herald1d

Pope continues to rest, do paperwork at hospital

The morning after the Vatican confirmed Pope Francis has double pneumonia, the director of the Vatican press office said the ...

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Pope is stable, followed Mass on television as he recovers from respiratory infection, Vatican says

The Argentine pope, a known workaholic who keeps up a grueling pace despite his many ailments, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli ...

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