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Who will the next pope be? How the papal conclave works

Pope Francis died at age 88 on April 21, setting off a series of centuries-old rituals to select a new leader of the Catholic Church.

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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ what terms are used when picking a new pope

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican’s head of state.

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When will a new pope be chosen? Here's what to know about timeline of the papal conclave

A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates each day's decision.

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White smoke: Boehner's encounter with Pope Francis changed Congress forever

The late Pope Francis came to Washington, D.C., to speak to a Joint Meeting of Congress on Sept. 24, 2015. He wasn’t the ...

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Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader

Pope Francis's funeral begins at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. Eastern, 1 a.m. Pacific) at the Vatican, outside St. Peter's ...

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EXPLAINED: What Black and White Smoke Signals Mean During Election of New Pope

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s most senior officials will meet to begin discussions on choosing ...

Reason why you see smoke when a new pope is elected and what the different colours mean

Choosing a new pope is a very secretive thing but some details of the process are known, and coloured smoke is used to ...

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White smoke or black smoke: this is the process of electing the new Pope and what the colors mean

The death of the Pope brings with it the holding of a Conclave to decide the name of a new successor as sovereign of the ...

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Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition

From “camerlengo” to white smoke, here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

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Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...

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When will the next pope be selected?

As the Catholic Church enters a period of transition, millions of Catholics worldwide are wondering what comes next.

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