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Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...
A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the "Asian Francis" because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...
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16 potential successors to Pope Francis
With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
All Vatican personnel involved in supporting the upcoming papal conclave will take an oath of secrecy — under penalty of ...
While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...
The papal conclave—the election of the next Pope—is set to begin on May 7, and will see 133 cardinals gather to vote.
Before he died, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile health unit to serve the children of Gaza, officials said Monday.