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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 ...
Papal conclave: The step-by-step process used to elect new pope to succeed Pope Francis
At the end of a pope's reign, a secret vote takes place at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. Here is the election ...
Here’s Where To Stream ‘Conclave’—The Oscar-Winning Movie About Selecting A New Pope
Conclave,” the papal drama depicting the process of electing a new pope, won an Academy Award last month for best adapted ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
When will the next pope be elected? What to know about the conclave
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method — a system known as the Papal conclave.
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 ...