Pope will not participate in Trump's peace council
The Pope will not participate in U.S. President Donald Trump's so-called peace council, the Vatican announced.
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Cardinals Gather in Vatican to Elect New Pope
Colored smoke, solemn vows of silence and handwritten ballots. 133 cardinals are now entering the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Their task: to elect one of their own as the new pope in a process with ancient traditions.
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Who Will Lead the Catholic Church? Key Contenders for the Next Pope
Who will wear the papal mantle? Will it be a progressive pope who continues on Francis' paved path – or a return to the more conservative? And is the Catholic Church ready for a black pope? A divided conclave is now choosing the path for the future.
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