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College of Cardinals

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Holy Office
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Following Pope Francis's death, the next Pope will be chosen by the College of Cardinals, who will gather for a tradition known as the conclave.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2025

This is when the College of Cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City for the conclave.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2025

At age 49 he will become the second-youngest member of the College of Cardinals when he is installed Sept. 30.

From Seattle Times Jul. 30, 2023

Daily Il Fatto Quotidiano quoted an email from the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Battista Re, to his colleagues saying Francis’ return to the Vatican was expected Thursday or Friday.

From Washington Times Jun. 14, 2023

So, under the constitution promulgated at Rome by Pius IX., the College of Cardinals were constituted a permanent council, whose office it was to sanction finally the decisions of the Legislative Chambers.

From Pius IX. And His Time by Æneas MacDonell Dawson




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