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Ahead of the conclave, the Vatican staff is to be sworn to secrecy under threat of excommunication
The oath-taking is being held in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican for all those assigned to the upcoming conclave. They ...
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Deliberations continue at the Vatican ahead of the gathering to choose a new pope
The conclave gets underway on Wednesday during which cardinals from some 70 countries will vote to elect Pope Francis' ...
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Chimney installed for Papal Conclave
Pope Francis waves to faithful as he is driven through the crowd during his visit to the island of Lampedusa, southern Italy, Monday July 8, 2013. What are the voting cardinals considering behind the ...