ROME -- The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday.

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...

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The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...