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Black smoke, again
Black smoke billows from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, meaning the 133 Cardinal electors have not yet chosen a new Pope.
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A sudden turn?
In the race to succeed Pope Francis, the names of two cardinals — Pietro Parolin and Luis Antonio Tagle — are in focus. However, according to information from Vatican circles, their position is no longer so secure.
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7.5.2025.
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Preparations for the election of the pope began: Conclaves lasted from a few hours to three years
Firefighters in the Vatican today placed a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, from which white smoke will come out when the successor of Pope Francis is chosen, and it is expected that the election of the new pope will not take long.
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2.5.2025.
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It's decided: Conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7
Cardinals in the Vatican made a key decision on the start of the conclave to elect a new pope.
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28.4.2025.
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400,000 believers attended funeral
Pope Francis buried; His miracle came true PHOTO/VIDEO
Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 89, was buried today in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.
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26.4.2025.
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The casket of Pope Francis was opened: the Vatican published photos before the ceremony PHOTO
Pope Francis' body is on display in an open casket at the Vatican for a ceremony to confirm the pope's death.
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22.4.2025.
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Germany warned: If they elect a conservative pope...
President of the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) expressed hope that the next pope will continue the legacy of openness followed by Pope Francis, warning that the election of a conservative figure could present challenges for the Church in Germany.
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22.4.2025.
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Politicians around the world bid farewell to the Pope: Guided by modesty, he always supported most vulnerable
Many world politicians paid tribute to Pope Francis after the news broke that the supreme head of the Roman Catholic Church had died this morning, noting that he had managed to inspire millions of people outside of Catholicism.
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21.4.2025.
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Who will be the new pope? These are the candidates PHOTO
Following the death of Pope Francis, the world waits to see who will succeed him as cardinals gather in Rome for a papal conclave.
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21.4.2025.
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