After Pope Francis is laid to rest, focus turns to cardinals' Vatican conclave

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a private burial at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Saturday after a funeral Mass and procession attended by some 400,000 people. Cardinals will meet within days for a conclave to elect a new pontiff, sparking fevered speculation about how the next pope will guide the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

Apr 27, 2025 - 02:00
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After Pope Francis is laid to rest, focus turns to cardinals' Vatican conclave
Pope Francis was laid to rest in a private burial at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Saturday after a funeral Mass and procession attended by some 400,000 people. Cardinals will meet within days for a conclave to elect a new pontiff, sparking fevered speculation about how the next pope will guide the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

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