There’s an old saying that goes, “He who enters the conclave as pope leaves it as ... arguably the most progressive among the leading candidates on LGBTQ+ issues and the role of women in ...

The candidate who first secures two-thirds of the votes is elected pope. A pope could be elected as soon as the first ballot, or the process could continue indefinitely. The longest-ever conclave ...

Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate than many outside the Vatican knew.

Sometimes pope’s are chosen quickly when a strong candidate emerges. However from the 34th ballot onwards, the Conclave only votes between the two front runners who gained the most votes in the ...

Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...

The papal conclave – a group of about 130 cardinals ... Here are some of the top candidates for Francis' successor. Italy, the home of Rome and the Vatican, has produced the most popes with ...

In addition, a long delay could lead to greater conflict over the selection of the pope as factions get organized and begin campaigning for their favorite candidates. The time before the conclave ...

Each one has his own list of candidates,” Rosa Chávez said after exiting the seventh meeting of cardinals ahead of the conclave at the Vatican, called general congregations. “Maybe by Sunday ...

The critically acclaimed drama, based on Robert Harris's 2016 novel of the same name, follows Cardinal Thomas Lawrence ...

Listen MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David downplayed talks about “popular candidates” in the upcoming conclave, and said a papal election is unlike the political ...

“Conclave,” the Oscar-winning drama film ... Some cardinals considered possible candidates include Canada’s Marc Ouellet, 80, a conservative-leaning cardinal who was also considered a ...

VATICAN CITY - Hours before the cardinals, chanting in procession, entered the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday for the start of the conclave ... always been a stronger candidate than many outside ...