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Conclave Movie Serves As Guidance For Cardinals Voting For Next Pope
Before entering the papal electionsto pick the next pope, several Catholic cardinals reportedly watched the film Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, to get a sense of the traditions and political undercurrents of the process.
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How Popes Choose Their Names And What's Its Significance
The pope's chosen name is often the first message to the world about who he intends to be.
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10 Fascinating Facts About The Papal Conclave You Should Know
Before the conclave officially begins, all non-electing cardinals and external officials are dismissed with the Latin phrase 'Extra Omnes'.
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He Defied His President's Drug War. Now He Is Helping Choose The Next Pope
Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, known for speaking out against former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, is now one of the electors choosing the next Pope.
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Why Vatican Closely Watches What Cardinals Eat Before Papal Enclave
As the world awaits the May 7 Papal Conclave in Rome, a part of what remains under scrutiny as the world looks to elect the new pope is the food cardinals eat.
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When World Held Its Breath: The Grey Smoke That Shrouded 2005 Pope Election
During the 2005 papal conclave, a grey smoke signal from the Sistine Chapel left thousands of onlookers around the world confused about whether a new pope had been elected.
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3-Year Conclave: When Romans Locked In Cardinals Amid Delay In Electing Pope
After Pope Clement IV's death in 1268, the papal election stalled for nearly three years as cardinals, divided by French and Italian loyalties, failed to choose a successor.
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These 4 Indian Cardinals Will Be In Conclave That Picks Next Pope
Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time, preparations will begin for the election of the next Pontiff.
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New York cardinal offers glimpse of new pope's style
Shortly after his election on Wednesday night, Pope Francis shunned the papal limousine and rode on the last shuttle bus with other cardinals to go back to a residence inside the Vatican for a meal.
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With no pope, a sea gull is stealing the show at the papal conclave
Smoke watching has become bird watching in St. Peter's Square after a sea gull perched atop the chimney that belches out smoke from the Sistine Chapel to signal whether or not a pope has been elected.
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New pope's choice of name will carry his first message
Even before he utters his first words in public, the new pope who emerges from the conclave this week will send Roman Catholics around the world a message encoded in the name he chooses.
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In Vatican, smoke-spotters at the ready for a new pope
They came from Australia, Japan or Brazil to do one thing - train their eyes on a chimney pipe attached to the roof of the Sistine Chapel to see if white smoke would appear.
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For cardinals at conclave, cigarette and a tipple to relieve papal tension
The cardinals locked inside the Sistine Chapel for deep meditation and reflection until they choose a new pope can break off for a smoke or enjoy a glass of wine, the Vatican spokesman said on Wednesday.
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Black smoke signals inconclusive papal vote
Black smoke rose from above the Sistine Chapel for a second day on Wednesday after a secret conclave of cardinals held two more inconclusive votes for a new pope to lead the troubled Church.
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All eyes on Vatican chimney as world awaits new pope
Cardinals on Wednesday spent a second day behind Vatican walls to elect a pope, with all eyes on a chimney that will signal when there is a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
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Conclave Movie Serves As Guidance For Cardinals Voting For Next Pope
Before entering the papal electionsto pick the next pope, several Catholic cardinals reportedly watched the film Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, to get a sense of the traditions and political undercurrents of the process.
-
How Popes Choose Their Names And What's Its Significance
The pope's chosen name is often the first message to the world about who he intends to be.
-
10 Fascinating Facts About The Papal Conclave You Should Know
Before the conclave officially begins, all non-electing cardinals and external officials are dismissed with the Latin phrase 'Extra Omnes'.
-
He Defied His President's Drug War. Now He Is Helping Choose The Next Pope
Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, known for speaking out against former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, is now one of the electors choosing the next Pope.
-
Why Vatican Closely Watches What Cardinals Eat Before Papal Enclave
As the world awaits the May 7 Papal Conclave in Rome, a part of what remains under scrutiny as the world looks to elect the new pope is the food cardinals eat.
-
When World Held Its Breath: The Grey Smoke That Shrouded 2005 Pope Election
During the 2005 papal conclave, a grey smoke signal from the Sistine Chapel left thousands of onlookers around the world confused about whether a new pope had been elected.
-
3-Year Conclave: When Romans Locked In Cardinals Amid Delay In Electing Pope
After Pope Clement IV's death in 1268, the papal election stalled for nearly three years as cardinals, divided by French and Italian loyalties, failed to choose a successor.
-
These 4 Indian Cardinals Will Be In Conclave That Picks Next Pope
Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time, preparations will begin for the election of the next Pontiff.
-
New York cardinal offers glimpse of new pope's style
Shortly after his election on Wednesday night, Pope Francis shunned the papal limousine and rode on the last shuttle bus with other cardinals to go back to a residence inside the Vatican for a meal.
-
With no pope, a sea gull is stealing the show at the papal conclave
Smoke watching has become bird watching in St. Peter's Square after a sea gull perched atop the chimney that belches out smoke from the Sistine Chapel to signal whether or not a pope has been elected.
-
New pope's choice of name will carry his first message
Even before he utters his first words in public, the new pope who emerges from the conclave this week will send Roman Catholics around the world a message encoded in the name he chooses.
-
In Vatican, smoke-spotters at the ready for a new pope
They came from Australia, Japan or Brazil to do one thing - train their eyes on a chimney pipe attached to the roof of the Sistine Chapel to see if white smoke would appear.
-
For cardinals at conclave, cigarette and a tipple to relieve papal tension
The cardinals locked inside the Sistine Chapel for deep meditation and reflection until they choose a new pope can break off for a smoke or enjoy a glass of wine, the Vatican spokesman said on Wednesday.
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Black smoke signals inconclusive papal vote
Black smoke rose from above the Sistine Chapel for a second day on Wednesday after a secret conclave of cardinals held two more inconclusive votes for a new pope to lead the troubled Church.
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All eyes on Vatican chimney as world awaits new pope
Cardinals on Wednesday spent a second day behind Vatican walls to elect a pope, with all eyes on a chimney that will signal when there is a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
