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Various videos claim Pope Francis's successor has been appointed, but that's not how a new bishop of Rome is chosen. How does the system actually work? View on euronews ...

Friends were discussing the brilliant new film Conclave this week, and said they were surprised at how political electing a new pope is. I was surprised at their surprise.One could argue, as I do, ...

When a pope dies, or more rarely resigns ... in 1415), the college of cardinals gathers in the Vatican to prepare to choose his successor. Cardinals are the Church's most senior officials ...

DAY TWO By tradition, the body of the pope is dressed in papal vestments and will be put on display at St. Peter’s Basilica. Pilgrims will flock St. Peter’s. Mourning begins and by law must continue ...

Find out what happens at the ending of the Conclave movie as well as a review of the film and its cast, including Ralph Fiennes.

ROME — Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all ...