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Conclave, but for real. These cardinals are the leading contenders to be the next pope
The winner must receive at least two-thirds of the vote from those cardinals under age 80 and thus eligible to participate.
What Did “Conclave” Get Right and Wrong About Picking the New Pope? Fact-Checking the Oscar-Winning Movie
Conclave shows how a group of nuns serve the cardinals while they decide on the next pope. In reality, the depiction is ...
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 ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...
Pope Francis' final hours, last words revealed as Vatican shares details: Live updates
Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.
How accurate is “Conclave”? What the Oscar-winning film can teach us about picking Pope Francis' successor
After scooping up eight Academy Award nominations (and winning Best Adapted Screenplay), papal drama Conclave is back on ...
How realistic is the 'Conclave' movie vs. real life?
As the Vatican begins preparing a conclave to choose the next pope, NBC News’ Claudio Lavanga explains how the real-life ...
Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope
In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.