Catholic Church Structure

How does the Catholic Church elect a new pope? Here's how a conclave works

Cardinals, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), are bishops and Vatican officials from all over the world who are personally chosen by the pope. They are recognizable by their red vestments and they elect a new pope when the time comes.

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Here's how a conclave elects a new pope

As Pope Francis continues to battle double pneumonia in hospital, his poor health is casting a spotlight on the arcane process of how the Catholic Church elects its leader. The papal "conclave" is intentionally shrouded in mystery — the term itself is Latin for "locked room" — but here are some of its rules and wrinkles: Candidates must be male and a baptized Catholic.

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How is a new pope elected? Everything you should know [Pulse Explainer]

The election of a new pope is a rigorous process involving a series of rituals that unfold in stages. First, there is the College of Cardinals. They play a major role in the election process. They are,

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How Is a New Pope Chosen? Inside the Secretive Conclave Process

With Pope Francis’ health in question, speculation grows about how the Catholic Church would elect his successor.

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Cathedrals and Us

COMMENTARY: A true Catholic cathedral, functioning as God’s divine presence in the world, serves as a summons to ...

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Spiritual Reflections: Words may change, but structure remains the same

The weekend of Nov. 27 begins the most dramatic changes seen in the Catholic Mass since those that came as a result of the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. It should be clearly said what is ...

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Bishop who asked Trump to 'have mercy' is in Episcopal, not Catholic, church | Fact check

The Episcopal Church is a Protestant denomination that shares similarities with the Catholic Church, such as in its liturgical practice and parts of its hierarchy. The Catholic Church’s ...

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9 Things to Know About the Catholic Church’s ‘Magna Carta’ of Migration

The full title of the document — Exsul Familia Nazarethana, or “The Exiled Nazarene Family” — refers to Jesus, Mary and ...

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Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Bonneau marks 100 years

Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Bonneau is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of faith and ...

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