papal conclave

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Conclave Process Has Changed Over Time

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What Comes Next? From Mourning to the Papal Election

The schedule of events, from the funeral of Pope John Paul II to the election of a new pontiff

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Pressures Mount in Picking the Next Pope

The conclave must juggle multiple demands in choosing the papal successor.

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Paul Wilkes: When in Rome

From John Paul II's funeral to Benedict XVI's election, Beliefnet's correspondent reports on the momentous events in Rome.

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St. Pius X (1835-1914)

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Ritual and Election

The schedule inside the Vatican following the death of Pope John Paul II.

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Ritual and Election

The schedule inside the Vatican following the death of Pope John Paul II.

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How Do You Pick a Pope?

Conservative or liberal? North or south? Manager or communicator? The factors that cardinals will consider when choosing a pope

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Room for the Holy Spirit

The election of a pope seems almost outrageously political. But Catholics believe the inspiration of God directs the vote.

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The Pope and the Papacy: Questions and Answers

In the aftermath of Pope John Paul II's death, Beliefnet responds to readers' questions about the leader of the Catholic Church.

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