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Stove installed in Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during conclave to elect new pope
The Holy See released a video Saturday of the preparations for the May 7 conclave after Pope Francis died on April 21.
Conclave to select new pope will begin May 7, Vatican announces
With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and ...
Pope Francis' death puts spotlight on 'Conclave' movie: How accurate is it?
Black smoke – fumata nera in Italian – indicates an inconclusive vote, while white smoke – fumata bianca – will signify that ...
Pre-conclave: Jockeying for a new pope already has started over drinks and dinner in Rome
At private dinners and at formal gatherings of cardinals, talk among church leaders of who will next lead the church has ...
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Vatican workers install Sistine Chapel stove where ballots are burned during conclave to elect pope
Vatican workers have installed the simple stove in the Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during the upcoming ...
Chimney installed on Sistine Chapel's roof ahead of conclave to pick Pope Francis' successor
The Vatican is finalizing preparations for the May 7 conclave, with firefighters on Friday installing a chimney on the roof ...
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How long was Pope Francis the pope? Who was the pope before him? What to know before conclave
Pope Francis, 88, passed away on Easter Monday after a period of declining health. The College of Cardinals will convene ...
Cardinal Parolin, Leader of Papal Conclave, Is Also a Top Candidate
Cardinals have talked about Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, as someone who could have a steady, ...