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Cardinals Gather for Pope Francis' Funeral and Conclave

4/26/2025

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Cardinals convened in the Vatican, united in grief for Pope Francis, as they gear up for the conclave to choose his successor, set to commence after May 5. With over 200,000 mourners expected at his funeral, excitement around the papal election has intensified, especially following the release of the film "Conclave," which unveils the intriguing rituals of this sacred process.

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Cardinals convened in the Vatican, united in grief for Pope Francis, as they gear up for the conclave to choose his successor, set to commence after May 5. With over 200,000 mourners expected at his funeral, excitement around the papal election has intensified, especially following the release of the film "Conclave," which unveils the intriguing rituals of this sacred process.