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At last count there were 252 cardinals, of whom 141 were eligible to vote in a papal conclave (though there is no definitive ...

Ancient traditions and rituals that date back centuries will be the centre of everyone's attention after Pope Francis's death. Know all about them.

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

Choosing a new pope is a very secretive thing but some details of the process are known, and coloured smoke is used to ...

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In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one. It involves sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots ...

(THE CONVERSATION) With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is called a “conclave,” a Latin word meaning “ a room ...

The passing of a pope sets in motion a series of centuries-old processes, including a nine-day mourning period, an elaborate ...

Whoopi Goldberg is one of the many famous personalities who have paid tribute to the late Pope Francis on social media. The ...