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How many cardinals make up the Conclave, what are their nationalities and how old are they?
On May 7, 133 cardinals from 71 countries will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the new Pope, in a conclave marked by ...
Ahead of the conclave, the Vatican staff is to be sworn to secrecy under threat of excommunication
The oath-taking is being held in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican for all those assigned to the upcoming conclave. They ...
When is the conclave to elect a new Pope? Catholic cardinals set date to name Francis’ successor
The conclave could have started earlier, but the cardinals needed more time to hold informal sessions to discuss details to choose a new Pope.
Paparazzi, tourists hunt for stray cardinals as papal conclave fever builds
Paparazzi are stalking the corridors of St. Peter's Square, swarming any cardinal bold enough to walk the streets in the days before the conclave.
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Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff must vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. All the support staff for the cardinals ...
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Creation, Last Judgment, Stoves: Workers Ready Sistine Chapel for Conclave
In preparation for the conclave, workers have placed a protective covering over the marble mosaic floors and started carrying in pipes, couplers and sheets of subflooring into the Sistine Chapel ...