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Conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor to begin May 7 • Apr. 28, 2025, 2:33 AM ET (NBC)
Hope, apprehension and politics: Cardinals search for new pope • Apr. 25, 2025, 6:35 AM ET (Straits Times)
Convicted cardinal wants to vote for pope, his brother prelates must decide • Apr. 24, 2025, 9:09 AM ET (Straits Times)
PNG's first Cardinal prepares for Papal Conclave • Apr. 23, 2025, 3:54 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
What are the church's rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one? • Apr. 21, 2025, 6:05 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))

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