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In Vatican City, 115 cardinals gather for a secretive ritual to elect the next pontiff. Rappler provides blow-by-blow updates – and context – on the historic conclave for the 266th leader of the Catholic Church.

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Pope sets up council to study Church reforms

by Agence France-Presse on April 13, 2013

(UPDATED) Pope Francis includes two Europeans, two Latin Americans, an American, an Asian, an African, and an...

Pope completes installation with emotional Rome mass

by Agence France-Presse on April 07, 2013

Pope Francis completed his installation as pontiff at an emotional ceremony in which he formally took possession of...

Pope Francis calls for action against sex abuse

by Agence France-Presse on April 05, 2013

Pope Francis urges Vatican disciplinarians to act with determination against sexual abuse committed by members of the...

Papal ritual raises hope for better ties with Islam

by Agence France-Presse on March 30, 2013

The inclusion of two Muslims in a foot-washing ceremony by Pope Francis could change perceptions of the Vatican in...

Pope to prisoners: I'm at your service

by Paterno Esmaquel II on March 29, 2013

Washing the feet of 12 young prisoners, Pope Francis breaks tradition to fulfill his call for the Church to 'come out...

Pope to live in Vatican guesthouse 'until further notice'

by Agence France-Presse on March 26, 2013

Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said the new pontiff would remain in the 120-room guesthouse among other members of...

Pope holds historic meet with predecessor Benedict XVI

by Agence France-Presse on March 23, 2013

It is the first time a pontiff has met his predecessor

Pope urges Church to 'intensify' dialogue with Islam

by Agence France-Presse on March 22, 2013

Pope Francis calls for the Roman Catholic Church to intensify its dialogue with Islam

Pope says hopes to meet archbishop of Canterbury soon

by Agence France-Presse on March 21, 2013

Pope Francis looks forward to meeting the Archbishop of Canterbury

Priest says pope did not denounce him to Argentine junta