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Inside secretive papal conclave

How the papal conclave will choose a new pope

The reign of Pope Francis is over, and as the Catholic Church mourns his death, it is also looking to the future. Soon after Saturday's funeral, a papal conclave must be held to choose his successor,

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What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.

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How the next pope is chosen: inside the secretive papal conclave

As Vatican officials prepare to lay Pope Francis to rest Saturday at St. Peter's Basilica, members of the College of Cardinals are likely looking ahead to the possibly lengthy process to choose his successor.

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So you saw ‘Conclave’ the movie. Here’s what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled thanks to Hollywood.

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Forget the film: Vatican is preparing for the real 'Conclave'

As the Vatican prepares for the secret meeting of cardinals who will pick a successor to Pope Francis, forget - to some extent - what you may have learned from "Conclave", last year's hit movie depicting high-level power games and backstabbing among the red-robed clerics.

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People walk at dusk in St Peter's Square at the Vatican, Feb. 27.

‘Conclave’: Vatican insider and a Catholic author on Hollywood vs. reality

We asked two experts on the Roman Catholic church who have seen the movie whether it accurately depicts what will take place ...

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Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

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How to watch Pope Francis' funeral procession as world mourns Vatican leader

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Here's what ...

Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal who is acting head of the Vatican?

The camerlengo will oversee the transition into the new papacy, including preparing the conclave that will select the next ...

Vatican's Sistine Chapel to close from Monday ahead of papal conclave

The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican is to be closed to visitors from Monday due to preparations for the papal conclave, the ...

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout

The last numbers released by the Vatican said more than 50,000 people had paid their last respects in the first 12 hours of ...

Cardinals Gather in Vatican to Fine Tune Preparations for Pope’s Funeral

The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda and to decide on the logistics of mourning for Francis were gathering pace.

Dramatic 'Conclave' showcases Vatican papal tradition. How to watch Oscar nominated film

The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, a term after which Robert Harris' 2016 ...

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