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As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
Becciu rose to prominence and power under conservative Pope Benedict XVI and is very much affiliated with the conservative ...
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Some cardinals hope for a short conclave as they narrow in on candidates
Cardinals meeting ahead of the conclave also discussed Vatican finances and Cardinal Becciu’s withdrawal from the election of ...
What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...
Journalists Swarm Cardinals at the Vatican Gates as They Meet to Plan a Conclave
Cardinals arriving for the first day of meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates by ...
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In a conclave of strangers, cardinals are starting to get to know one another
Those gathering to elect a successor to Pope Francis say the first step to reaching a two-thirds majority is to get to know ...
Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for stepping back from conclave but note trial appeal pending
Catholic cardinals have acknowledged the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal Angelo ...