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Reuters
May 07, 2025

Cardinals set to enter conclave to decide who follows Pope Francis

No pope has been elected on the first day of a conclave for centuries, so voting could continue for several days before one of the red-hatted princes of the Church receives the necessary two-thirds majority to become the 267th pontiff.

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AFP
Apr 29, 2025

Video game rides conclave excitement with cardinal fantasy team

Almost 60,000 people have signed up to Fantapapa, an online game that plays on Italians’ passion for football and the Church.

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Reuters
Apr 28, 2025

Conclave to elect new pope starts on May 7, Vatican says

The date was decided during a closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican

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AFP
Apr 27, 2025

Crowds flock to Pope Francis tomb, as eyes turn to conclave

Thousands flocked to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in another testament to the popularity of the Argentinian, who died aged 88

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Reuters
Apr 22, 2025

How will a new pope be chosen? An expert explains the conclave

The word conclave is derived from the Latin con (together) and clāvis (key). It means “a locked room” or “chamber”, reflecting its historical use to describe the locked gathering of cardinals to elect a pope.

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Reuters
Apr 21, 2025

Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates

Here are some cardinals who are being talked about as “papabili” to succeed Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.

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AFP
Mar 03, 2025

‘Anora’ takes the Oscar for best picture, director and actress; ‘No Other Land’ wins best documentary

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AFP
Mar 01, 2025

Who will win the Oscar? the 10 best picture nominees

Here are the 10 movies nominated for Hollywood’s biggest prize at the 97th Oscars

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AFP
Feb 24, 2025

Vatican thriller ‘Conclave’ wins top prize in SAG awards upset

The movie about the mysterious, behind-closed-doors selection process for choosing a new pope won the prize for best cast — the SAG equivalent to best picture — for a stellar ensemble including Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini.