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Ultraconservatives are pushing for a pope like them. It might not happen.
In the crush of Catholic Church news in the week since Pope Francis died, a theme keeps appearing: Hope that the next pontiff ...
Giro d’Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican’s walls in homage to Pope Francis
It could very well be the biggest sporting event ever held inside the walls of the Vatican. The Giro d’Italia will pay homage ...
National Catholic Register23m
Cardinals Hold Sixth General Congregation, Confirm 2 Electors Will Not Be at Conclave
The college of cardinals also shared its gratitude to government and civil leaders for their 'solidarity' with the Church ...
America Magazine34m
Vatican drivers, staff to swear oath of secrecy ahead of conclave
In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 ...
Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope
The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican's "trial of the century" announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope for "the good of the ...
Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope to succeed Francis
An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he would not take part in the secret conclave ...