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Conclave: The key names and words to know as a new Pope is selected

The centuries-old transition process involves an intricate series of rituals

The Independent UK

Who Is In Line To Be The Next Pope, How Are They Chosen & Was The Film Conclave Accurate?

It’s kind of like choosing a school captain but a lot cuntier.

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Could there be an American pope? Here are the US cardinals who could replace the pontiff

Of the 252 members of the College of Cardinals, 138 are currently eligible to elect the new pope. Only a small percentage are from the U.S.

The Independent UK

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New papal burial rites established at Pope Francis' request

Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.

Euronews

Conclaves through time - the long and short

Conclaves can last as little as a day but they have been known to go on for years too: here are a few of the historical outliers.

Euronews

How accurate is Conclave? Five things the film taught us about the process after the Pope’s death

As Pope Francis dies aged 88, the 2025 BAFTA-winning film Conclave has never been so relevant

Evening Standard

How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is called a “conclave,” a Latin word meaning “a room that can be locked up,” or, more simply, “a closed room.”

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Pope Francis has died: A step-by-step guide to what happens in next days

Unlike pontiffs before him, Pope Francis wished to be buried in a single coffin in Santa Maria Maggiore.

Al Jazeera

What happens next in the Vatican?

'Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta,' the Vatican said in a statement posted on X.

Euronews

How Is A New Pope Chosen: Everything You Need To Know About Conclave

As Pope Francis, who is 88 years old, continues to battle health issues, the question of what will happen next for the Catholic Church is more pressing than ever.

International Business Times UK

Who’s who at the Vatican?

For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis’ health. The pope has been at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia and other complications.

The Conversation

Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while ‘Conclave’ heads into Oscars

The Vatican traditionally avoids discussing papal succession while the current pontiff is ill

The Independent UK

Pope Francis Receives Therapy For Double Pneumonia

Pope Francis receiving therapy for double pneumonia, critical condition. Prayer vigils held for his recovery. Updates on his health status.

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Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis, 88, continues to battle pneumonia and a complex lung infection

The Independent UK

Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick?

Nothing has changed in his status, role or power since Francis was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013

The Independent UK

With Oscar-nominee ‘Conclave’ piquing interest, pope keeps dean of the College of Cardinals in place

Pope Francis has thrown a wrench in some of the speculation about a future conclave

The Conversation

Catholic cardinals play a key role in secular politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the importance of Pope Francis’ choice to head the church in DC

Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

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Psychological thriller Conclave looks at the election of the pope. What’s the real story?

The new film Conclave is a psychological thriller looking at the selection of the new pope. But what is a conclave, and where did this ritual begin?

The Independent UK

Pope creates 21 cardinals, many of them reformers in their own right, to carry out his reform plans

Pope Francis is installing 21 new cardinals, many of whom are key figures in his reform agenda

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne bishop’s appointment to College of Cardinals seen as gesture of support for Ukraine

Ukraine-born Mikola Bychok will become the only Australian resident in the powerful Catholic church position and the youngest cardinal overall

International Business Times

Pope Names 21 New Cardinals With Big Impact On Picking Next Pontiff

The surprise move means Francis has picked 112 of 142 voting-age members of the College of Cardinals, which has a technical limit of 120.

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Pope Francis Names 21 New Cardinals, Diversifying College

Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals, diversifying the College of Cardinals globally and solidifying his influence.

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Pope Francis Urges Catholic Church To Welcome Dialogue And Put Aside Political Battles

The pontiff opens synod on synodality, sparking hope for change among progressives and concern among conservatives.

The Conversation

Pope Francis has appointed 21 new cardinals – an expert on medieval Christianity explains what it means for the future of the Catholic Church

On Sept. 30, 2023, Pope Francis swore in 21 clergymen as new members of the College of Cardinals. The College is an important part of the church’s governance structure – each new member takes a formal oath during a ritual ceremony in the presence of present members of the College.

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