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How long was the longest papal conclave? Key facts and history
Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic ...
The American Spectator1h
The Age-Old Importance of the Papacy
The coming papal conclave is just days away and, within days or weeks of the doors to the Sistine Chapel closing, the ...
How long could it take for Pope to be selected? The longest conclave took...
The papacy has traditionally been held by cardinals, but exceptions exist. Historical trivia surrounding papal conclaves ...
The Press Democrat1d
From the longest conclave to anti-popes: 10 fun facts about the secret voting to elect a pope
Conclave,” the film may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the ...
INQUIRER.net USA1d
Conclave: Facts about the secret voting to elect a pope
The voting to elect a new pope, known as the Conclave, has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of ...
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?
National Catholic Register3d
St. Pius V: The Saint Who Transformed the Papacy Forever
This reforming pope, renowned for his sanctity, helped solidify the Council of Trent’s legacy and left a visible mark on the ...
La Croix4d
What are the three relics of the passion housed in St. Peter’s Basilica?
In 1460, the Despot of Morea, Thomas Palaiologos, gave them to Pope Pius II. Their return to Patras in the 20th century was celebrated by Orthodox Christians, not only in Greece but also in Russia ...