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Quiet conversations could decide whether the next pope is conservative, progressive or a unifierConclave live: cardinals gather to elect new popeAs the sun sank behind St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday evening without smoke emerging from the the Sistine…
This blog has now closed. Our live updates coverage on Pope Leo XIV’s first full day in office has moved here.Historically, some of the conclaves were really drawn out: in 13th century, they needed three years, over 1,000 days, to choose Gregory X.Ther…
Cardinals begin locked-in selection process amid throng of pilgrims and peaceful protest for women’s rights in churchExplainer: how does the conclave work?Plumes of black smoke have emerged from the chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel, signalling that…
Ministry of culture tells Sotheby’s it would be ‘participating in continued colonial exploitation’ if sale of gems goes aheadThe Indian government is seeking to repatriate ancient gem relics linked to the Buddha’s remains after halting their sale at an…
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Campaigners welcome church move making it first major denomination in UK to adopt neutral position Campaigners in favour of assisted dying have welcomed moves by Scotland’s largest church to take a neutral stance on a new bill to legalise the practice….
Cardinals will be back for more votes tomorrow with up to four rounds of votingWho will be the next pope? Potential candidatesPapal in-tray: new pontiff will have to hit ground runningHow does the conclave work?If you’d rather get up to date on the pom…
Cardinals will enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to begin the process of electing a pontiffCardinals will begin voting to elect a new pope in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday. How does it work? Continue reading…
Ministers claim sale in Hong Kong is unlawful and are demanding repatriation of sacred relics buried in third-century BCThe Indian government has issued a legal notice to halt the “unethical” auction of ancient gem relics, which it said should be treat…
Catholic charity says the late pontiff endorsed the idea of creating a ‘vehicle of hope’ to deliver medical aidJust over a decade ago, the converted Mitsubishi whisked Pope Francis through the streets of Bethlehem before it was left to gather dust. Now…