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Vatican, Pope Francis and papal conclave

Vatican marks final day of mourning for Pope Francis before conclave begins

Sunday marked the end of a formal mourning period in the Catholic Church for Pope Francis, who died April 21 after 12 years in the papacy. He was 88. The pontiff's death catalyzed an extensive list of traditions dating back centuries,

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Vatican conclave will elect successor to Pope Francis

It is a conclave of superlatives. More Catholic Church cardinals will move into the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on May 7 than for any papal election to date: 133 cardinals are expected. It will then be closed-door deliberations until they reach a majority in favor of a single choice for the new pope.

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When is the conclave? The Vatican sets date to elect new head after Pope Francis' death

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.

Trump, Pope Francis

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Trump posts AI image of himself as Pope amid Vatican's search for new pontiff

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as the pope on Truth Social as cardinals get ready to vote for a new pontiff on may 7.

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Catholic leaders recoil from Trump’s pope post

It’s sad both for the White House and for the president,” one cardinal said. “I mean, he makes themselves ridiculous, right?”

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White House posts image of Trump dressed as the pope

The White House on Friday posted an image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope on X, sparking both backlash and glee online.

Trump, Vatican and Zelenskiy

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Zelenskiy lauds common ground with Trump after 'best' Vatican meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his brief meeting with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican a week ago was the best that the two men have had together.

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Zelenskiy says he discussed air defence, sanctions with Trump in Vatican meeting

KYIV >> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed air defence systems and sanctions on Russia with Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican, in what he called the best meeting the two had ever had.

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Zelensky says talks with Trump at Vatican ‘best’ yet – what it means for Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky has said his meeting with Donald Trump at the Vatican was the “most substantive” conversation the two have had so far. The pair reportedly covered a wide range of topics, from Russian sanctions to a proposed 30-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow,

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Vatican's 'May Madness': Will new pope be progressive or will church turn back the clock?

Will the adage 'fat pope, thin pope' bear out as cardinals pick a successor to Pope Francis in the May 7 conclave?

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Vatican workers install Sistine Chapel stove where ballots are burned during conclave to elect pope

Vatican workers have installed the simple stove in the Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during the upcoming ...

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Pope Francis’s popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of the late Pope Francis’ vehicles – otherwise known as “popemobiles” – is set to be sent to the Gaza strip and converted ...

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Pope's death, US aid cuts complicate Vatican's debt relief push

The death of Pope Francis and global aid cuts led by the United States could complicate the work of a group of experts ...

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Meet Cardinal Luis Tagle, Contender to Succeed Pope Francis

The papal conclave—the election of the next Pope—is set to begin on May 7, and will see 133 cardinals gather to vote.

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Congregation of Cardinals

Cardinal Timothy Peter Joseph Radcliffe arrives at the Vatican, Saturday, May 3, 2025, to attend the General Congregation of ...

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New pope will face a Vatican budget crisis, and a myriad other problems

Heavy is the white mitre worn by the pope. Whoever emerges from the coming conclave as the new leader of the ...

Pope Francis left unfinished business after 12 years. What challenges await the next pope?

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

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