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Nicole Winfield

The Times of Israel

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Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney as conclave first day ends without new pope

Selection of next pontiff expected to take several rounds due to diverse mix of cardinals; White House posts photo of Trump in pope’s garb as ‘joke’

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Nicole Winfield

Cardinals huddle at Rome dinner parties, Vatican meetings ahead of papal conclave

Insiders say that cardinals are listening and debating as a picture of the future pope is beginning to emerge — one who can consolidate Francis’...

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Nicole Winfield

Conclave to ponder whether to continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy, or change course

Conclave to ponder whether to continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy, or change course

Late Church leader appointed cardinals from broad range of backgrounds, many of whom are unknown to each other; unclear if any has clear ‘packet’...

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Nicole Winfield

Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday after three days of lying in state

Public viewing of deceased pontiff to start Wednesday at St. Peter’s Basilica; first image released of Francis during private viewings by...

22.04.2025 7

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Nicole Winfield

The rites and rituals following the death of a pope — his funeral and burial, explained

Ceremonies for Pope Francis will follow fresh protocols he introduced last year; deceased pontiff expected to be buried in St. Mary Major Basilica...

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Nicole Winfield

Detained Istanbul mayor faces 2nd day of questioning as protests continue unabated

More than 340 people arrested for rallies across Turkey after popular opposition figure hauled in on corruption and pro-terror charges; Erdogan blames...

23.03.2025 9

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Nicole Winfield

Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital Sunday, continue recovery at the Vatican

Pontiff’s doctor says he will require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he recovers from life-threatening case of pneumonia in...

23.03.2025 30

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Nicole Winfield

Pope up and stable, no longer on ventilation after pneumonia scare

Vatican reports pontiff, 88, is receiving therapy, took visit from two senior church officials with no further sign of lung infection that put him in...

03.03.2025 8

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Nicole Winfield

Italy denies spying on journalists, migrant activists using Israeli spyware

Rome says it will cooperate with probe into ‘vulnerabilities’ after at least 7 Italian cellphones apparently hacked with military-grade cyber...

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Nicole Winfield