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How does the Catholic Church elect a new pope? Here's how a conclave works

If he were to do so, the church would elect a new pope through a process known as a conclave. Here is everything you need to know about the conclave and the steps that are traditionally taken to choose a new pope.

History TV · 9h

Conclave: What happens when the Pope dies?

Explore the fascinating history of how the papal conclave works, and learn about some of the cardinals who could succeed Pope Francis.

CBC.ca · 1d

Here's how a conclave elects a new pope

As Pope Francis continues to battle double pneumonia in hospital, his poor health is casting a spotlight on the arcane process of how the Catholic Church elects its leader. The papal "conclave" is intentionally shrouded in mystery — the term itself is Latin for "locked room" — but here are some of its rules and wrinkles: Candidates must be male and a baptized Catholic.

Pulse Nigeria on MSN · 2d

How is a new pope elected? Everything you should know [Pulse Explainer]

The election of a new pope is a rigorous process involving a series of rituals that unfold in stages. First, there is the College of Cardinals. They play a major role in the election process. They are,

Pope Francis Not Yet Cured

The Sun · 4h

Pope Francis set to stay in hospital another WEEK as Pontiff, 88, battles pneumonia and bronchitis… could he resign?

THE Pope is up and about after a good night, according to the Vatican, but cardinals now face the question – will Francis resign? Church officials issued the latest update on the

Bloomberg on MSN · 3h

Pope Francis Remains at Risk After a Week of Pneumonia Treatment

Pope Francis’ condition poses no immediate threat to his life though he remains at risk after a week in the hospital for treatment of pneumonia, doctors said.

U.S. News & World Report · 4h

Pope Francis Not Yet Cured, but Not in Danger of Death, Doctor Treating Him Says

Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, is not in danger of death but is not yet cured, one of his doctors, Sergio Alfieri, said on Friday. "Is he out of danger? No. But if the question is 'is he in danger of death',

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What is a Conclave? Process to select a Pope explained as Francis undergoes hospital treatment

As Pope Francis continues to recover from bronchitis in hospital, many have begun to wonder what the process would be if he ...

Politico Europe23h

What happens when Pope Francis dies

Francis, who lost part of a lung to a respiratory infection in his youth and has been plagued by ailing health recently, last ...

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Pope Francis remains hospitalized. Here's what to know about the 88-year-old leader

Pope Francis has been known for his down-to-earth leadership, support of marginalized communities and interreligious dialogue ...

Pope Francis could RESIGN over health battle with ‘double pneumonia’… becoming second Pontiff in a row to quit job

THE Pope could resign if his health gets any worse, according to a cardinal, to become the second in a row to shrug the papal ...

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Selecting a pope

If a pope hasn't been chosen, the ballots will be burned along with a chemical that makes the smoke black. If the smoke is white, however, the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics have a new ...

Rehearsals for Pope’s funeral ‘underway’ at Vatican after Pontiff ‘fears he won’t survive’ double pneumonia

THE Pope’s funeral is being rehearsed after the ailing Pontiff warned he may not survive this bout of pneumonia. The Swiss ...

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Vatican says the pope has a ‘polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.’ What is that?

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more ...

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Pope Francis is alert in hospital, Vatican says, as people leave flowers and notes

Pope Francis, who is spending his sixth day in hospital for treatment of a respiratory infection, is alert and ate breakfast ...

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