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Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
Before a new pope, a tug-of-war for the soul of the Catholic Church
As cardinals from Myanmar to Malta ready themselves for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn ...
Will the next pope be from Asia?
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle could become the first Asian pontiff, marking a historic moment for the church as it considers leadership beyond its mostly European traditions.
Next Pope Update: New Favorite Emerges to Replace Francis
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has replaced Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin as the new favorite to become the next pope ...
Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?
While Pope Franci s accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...
Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church
Four frontrunners have emerged as the most likely contenders known as papabile to succeed Pope Francis but at least a dozen ...
Who will be the next pope? How the papal conclave works
Pope Francis died at age 88 on April 21, setting off a series of centuries-old rituals to select a new leader of the Catholic ...
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Battle for next pope is about whether Rome is still the Church’s power base
As pre-conclave lobbying intensifies, top Vatican diplomat Pietro Parolin has become a point of convergence for cardinals ...
Guatemala’s cardinal trusts migration will be a priority for next pope as he readies for conclave
Cardinal Álvaro Ramazzini is taking to his first conclave the same spirit that guided his decades-long front-line ministry ...