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History Suggests Expecting the Unexpected From the Papal Conclave
Since the church began selecting popes in a secret conclave, the choice has rarely come from the rumored frontrunners.
“Conclave” ending explained: Who becomes pope (and how the film resonates as a real-life conclave looms)
The cast of Conclave includes heavy hitters like Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini, with ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...
Who Chooses the Next Pope—and Who Chose Them?
Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.
When will the next pope be elected? What to know about the conclave
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method — a system known as the Papal conclave.
After The Pope’s Passing, Conclave Is Trending On Social Media, And The Jokes And Comments Are Still Coming
And while there don’t seem to be any papal mysteries on the 2025 movie schedule at the moment, the 2025 Oscar winner Conclave ...
Conclave to find new Pope will begin within weeks
What will Pope Francis’ legacy be? MSNBC contributor Father John Bartunek joins Chris Jansing to share his thoughts as the ...
How accurate is “Conclave”? What the Oscar-winning film can teach us about picking Pope Francis' successor
After scooping up eight Academy Award nominations (and winning Best Adapted Screenplay), papal drama Conclave is back on ...