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How long was the longest conclave? Facts about the secret voting to elect a pope

Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of historical trivia.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

When is the conclave? The Vatican sets date to elect new head after Pope Francis' death

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.

The Washington Post on MSN · 4d

Conclave to select new pope will begin May 7, Vatican announces

With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and one of the most unpredictable in decades.

Chimney installed on Sistine Chapel

AFP on MSN · 5h

Vatican chimney installed ahead of papal conclave

Five days before cardinals gather for the conclave, firefighters on Friday (May 2) installed the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel that will emit white smoke to signal the election of a new pope.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis.

U.S. News & World Report · 9h

Conclave Smoke Signals Ready: Vatican Installs Chimney Over Sistine Chapel

The papal smoke signals are ready. Vatican workers on Friday hoisted a chimney onto the roof of the Sistine Chapel, which will be used in burning the ballots for the conclave that will elect a successor to Pope Francis.

FOX 5 New York on MSN1h

How to watch the Vatican live during papal conclave: 24/7 cam

The College of Cardinals will begin the secretive voting process of choosing a new pope on Wednesday, May 7, and FOX 5 NY will have a 24/7 LIVE look at the Sistine Chapel.

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Conclave: What time will we see black or white smoke? Past elections give clues

Smoke signals have occurred at mid-morning, noon, mid-afternoon and evening. The longest conclave took three years.

As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

Religion News Service on MSN1d

Some cardinals hope for a short conclave as they narrow in on candidates

Cardinals meeting ahead of the conclave also discussed Vatican finances and Cardinal Becciu’s withdrawal from the election of ...

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Cardinals gather in Rome ahead of conclave

Preparations are ramping up in Vatican City ahead of next week’s conclave, including the installation of the chimney on the ...

Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for stepping back from conclave but note trial appeal pending

Catholic cardinals have acknowledged the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal Angelo ...

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