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Why Papal Conclaves Have Drawn the Attention of Spies
Intelligence agencies have long gathered information to help their governments get a sense of who the next pope might be ...
Conclave begins: Watch, stream live as Ohio native votes for next pope to succeed Francis
The papal conclave begins its secretive process to select the next pope. Here's how to watch and stream the conclave as Ohio ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process. Centuries-old rituals are involved in the transition in leadership for both the ...
'Profound, mysterious' conclave to pick new pope begins: Live updates
Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...
Who will be the next pope? Here are some potential candidates as the conclave begins
The papal conclave meets to begin the process of picking Pope Francis' successor. CBS News polling shows American Catholics ...
Senior cardinal urges conclave voters to pick a pope who seeks unity ahead of secret voting ritual
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
The elite Swiss Guard watching over conclave have a dramatic role as papal bodyguards
It's a declaration that they are willing to do so again, according to Bry Jensen, a historian and host of a podcast about the ...