Jason DeRose
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The papal conclave opens
The papal conclave is underway at the Vatican. NPR religion correspondent breaks down what's happening.
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Conclave to elect the next pope begins
The papal conclave is beginning Wednesday at the Vatican, as 133 cardinal electors undertake the solemn task of choosing the next leader of the Catholic Church.
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The issues that are front of mind for cardinals as they prepare for the conclave
As the papal conclave is approaching, who are the cardinal electors who will decide on the next pope? And what are their priorities?
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A visit to the Pope's lesser-known home church
Most people think the Pope's church is St. Peter's Basilica. But as the Bishop of Rome, his actual seat is in a church on the other side of Rome called St. John Lateran.
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Clergy abuse survivors release report on cardinals who could be elected pope
The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.
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How the conclave to elect the new pope works
Now that the start date of the papal conclave has been set for May 7, NPR walks through who'll be there and how they'll be electing the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
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The conclave to elect a pope begins May 7. Here's a look inside the secretive process
The start date of the conclave to elect the new pope has been set for Wednesday, May 7. Here's what to look for as cardinals prepare to elect the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
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How the funeral of Pope Francis exemplified his values
The funeral of Pope Francis demonstrated the values he held dear, from the theme of the gospel passage to the music he chose for the Mass. He also broke tradition with his final burial wishes.
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The Vatican is preparing the pope's funeral. Here's what we know about the service
As the Vatican prepares to memorialize Pope Francis with a funeral Mass on Saturday, it is also planning a conclave to elect the next pope. Here are some of the key figures and themes emerging.
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What Pope Francis means to younger Catholics
Catholics who grew up in the faith under Francis reflect on his tenure as pope.
