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Vatican marks final day of mourning for Pope Francis before conclave begins
Hundreds of cardinals attended mass inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, to mark the end of a nine-day mourning ...
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The next pope will inherit Pope Francis’ mixed legacy with Indigenous people
Even those who applauded the actions he took during his 12-year papacy said they were just a beginning, and that his ...
A battle for the soul of the Catholic Church: What's at stake in conclave this week
Will cardinals continue Pope Francis' progressive ways or will they turn back the clock in favor of traditionalists?
Philadelphia won’t have a cardinal elector in the conclave deciding the next pope. Here’s why.
Cardinal Justin Francis Rigali, the former archbishop of Philadelphia, is outside the age cutoff for the conclave to select ...
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 ...
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 ...
Gambling on the next pope is an older tradition than you might think
Shortly after it was announced that Pope Francis had died, online gambling websites posted the betting favorites to replace ...
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 ...
These cardinals work in conflict zones. One could be the next pope.
Of the small handful of papal contenders, an even smaller subset tends flocks in countries at war. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, ...