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Disinformation and conspiracy theories circulate as papal conclave begins
Cardinals gather Wednesday in Rome’s Sistine Chapel to elect the successor of Pope Francis. Euroverify debunks false theories ...
What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a ...
When will the 2025 conclave bring a new pope?
Catholic cardinal electors will choose a new pope in a secretive, centuries-old ritual called a conclave. On Wednesday, the ...
Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...
How Pope Francis shaped the papal conclave to reflect a changing church
For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...
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 ...
Papal conclave 2025 date, time, top candidates, betting odds, front runners and all you need to know
Papal Conclave 2025 begins May 7 as 133 cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope after Pope Francis's ...
Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff must vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
The Vatican also plans to use signal jamming during the conclave to prevent electronic surveillance or communication outside ...