The conclave to elect the next pope will begin on May 7, the Vatican has announced. Following the death of Pope Francis, some 135 cardinal electors will take part and vote for the new...
Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says5 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC News, LondonGetty ImagesCardinals will meet next month in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, the...
Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday after his death on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Yet despite the impact of his death across the globe, the Vatican must now prepare for the election of the...
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Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process 7 hours agoAleem Maqbool, Rebecca Seales & Paul KirbyBBC NewsGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a...
World leaders from Trump to Zelensky to attend Pope's funeral13 hours agoAlys Davies and Jessica RawnsleyBBC NewsGetty ImagesPope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday in St Peter's Square,...
Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest 2 hours agoAleem Maqbool, Rebecca Seales & Paul KirbyBBC NewsGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a...
World leaders from Trump to Zelensky to attend Pope's funeral10 hours agoAlys Davies and Jessica RawnsleyBBC NewsGetty ImagesPope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday in St Peter's Square,...
Veteran Vatican reporter David Willey reflects on changed Church15 hours agoDavid WilleyFormer BBC Rome correspondentReutersDavid Willey, who spent decades reporting from Rome for the BBC, reflects...
Theoretically, any cardinal taking part in the conclave vote could succeed Pope Francis if they receive enough support.A majority of two thirds is needed for white smoke to emerge from the chimney of...
World leaders from Trump to Zelensky to attend Pope's funeral1 hour agoAlys Davies and Jessica RawnsleyBBC NewsGetty ImagesPope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday in St Peter's Square, the...
Who will be the next Pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest 2 hours agoAleem MaqboolBBC Religion EditorGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on...
Who will be the next Pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest 47 minutes agoAleem MaqboolBBC Religion EditorGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on...
The death of Pope Francis has set off a series of centuries-old rites and traditions during the interregnum, which begins upon the pontiff's passing and ends with the election of his successor....
Pope Francis names ten new saints during a canonization mass in St. Peter's Square, on May 15, 2022 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Image: Corbis via Getty Images)Pope Francis, the first Latin American to...
What next after the death of Pope Francis?1 hour agoRobert PlummerBBC NewsReutersPope Francis has died at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.His death has...
Francis: Traditional Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church 26 minutes agoAPHis ascension to the papacy heralded many firsts.Francis was the first Pope from the Americas or the Southern...
What next after the death of Pope Francis?18 minutes agoRobert PlummerBBC NewsReutersPope Francis has died at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.His death...
Francis: Traditional Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church 26 minutes agoAPHis ascension to the papacy heralded many firsts.Francis was the first Pope from the Americas or the Southern...
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