'Conclave': Pope's election turned into political thriller
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 () Following Pope Francis's death on April 21, the Vatican prepares for a conclave in early May to elect his successor. Robert Harris's novel "Conclave," adapted into an award-winning film, explores the political intrigue behind papal elections. While praised for its depiction of the secretive process, the film has faced criticism for potentially misrepresenting the church's motivations.
Red-robed cardinals arrive for the fifth general congregation in the Vatican since the death of Pope Francis, in which they are expected to decide on the date of the conclave to elect the new Pope. Speculation suggests the secretive election process could begin on Monday May 5, the day after the nine...
Conclave to elect successor to Pope Francis will start on 7 May, Vatican says
Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday after a funeral Mass in St Peterβs Square that drew world leaders and..
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Tuesday, 29 April 2025 ()
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