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How Long Do Papal Conclaves Last? A Look at How Timings Have Changed Drastically in Recent Years
The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.
No pope named as black smoke rises on papal conclave's first day: May 7 recap
Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...
Gen Z students at Houston's University of St. Thomas tune in for pope conclave during finals week
St. Thomas students have one eye on their textbooks and another on the Sistine Chapel where the College of Cardinals is ...
A short history of weird papal conclaves, from open bribery to riots
Papal conclaves have featured calls of election fraud and bribery so gauche that riches were wheeled in on donkey carts.
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...