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World's eyes turn to Vatican City as papal conclave to elect next pope set to begin

All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with just over a day to go until the start of the papal conclave to elect the 267th pope.

USA TODAY · 23h

Conclave to select new pope begins May 7 in Vatican City. What New Yorkers should know

A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic church. The tradition occurs any time a pope dies or resigns from the office. Pope Francis died April 21, the day after Easter.

CBS News on MSN · 7d

Conclave to choose a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.

Vatican staff take oath of secrecy

Yahoo · 45m

Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication

Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. The support staff for the cardinals who will elect the successor to Pope Francis took an oath of secrecy Monday ahead of the conclave that’s starting on Wednesday.

Reuters · 2h

Vatican support staff take oath of secrecy ahead of conclave

Cooks and cleaners as well as maintenance and medical staff joined members of the Vatican's clergy on Monday (May 5) to take an oath of secrecy ahead of the upcoming papal conclave. Could cells grow food for astronauts on long missions in space?

NBC New York · 1d

Vatican staff to be sworn to secrecy ahead of conclave

Support staff for the cardinals who will elect Pope Francis' successor are taking an oath of secrecy on Monday before the conclave starts on Wednesday.

Pope Francis gave Popemobile to Gaza children

The Associated Press on MSN · 10h

Pope Francis donated a popemobile to serve as a mobile health unit for Gaza children

Before he died, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile health unit to serve the children of Gaza, officials said Monday.

HuffPost · 16h

'Popemobile' Turns Into Health Clinic For Gaza's Children, As Pope Francis Wished

One of the pontiff's final requests before he died, the mobile health clinic also serves as a symbol of his long-held dedication to the Palestinian people.

BBC · 1d

Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of the famous vehicles is being refitted as a frontline clinic on wheels, following a request by the late pontiff.

Catholic News Agency3h

MAP: Key Vatican locations to know about as the conclave begins

On the morning of May 7 the conclave will commence, with all the cardinals present, with the Holy Mass for the Election of ...

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Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

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Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd

The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, where throngs of ...

World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

Louisville Courier-Journal on MSN12d

Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican City is Saturday. Here's how to watch

Here's how to watch the service from home. Pope Francis' funeral will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in St.

Associated Press11d

At shops around the Vatican, Pope Francis was a regular customer and a friend

(AP video shot by Silvia Stellacci) VATICAN CITY (AP) — In the streets around the Vatican, where Pope Francis used to ...

Smithsonian Magazine17h

Martin Scorsese’s New Documentary Will Feature One of Pope Francis’ Final Interviews

The film focuses on a project founded by the pope that encourages small communities around the world to tell their stories ...

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Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...

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