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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.
The conclave to choose the next pope will be the most geographically diverse in history
There is no rule that cardinals electing a new pope vote a certain way according to their nationality or region. But ...
The Church Is More Global Than Ever. What Does That Mean for the Next Pope?
Pope Francis diversified the College of Cardinals more than any of his predecessors, shifting the balance of power away from ...
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Who will be the next pope? Cardinals mum on possible contenders
As the papal conclave begins, diverse contenders from around the globe are considered, with a strong possibility of a new ...
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What is a conclave? How will next pope be chosen and the challenges ahead
The conclave, which will kick off on Wednesday, will be held behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel. It generally ...
Pre-conclave: Jockeying for a new pope already has started over drinks and dinner in Rome
At private dinners and at formal gatherings of cardinals, talk among church leaders of who will next lead the church has ...
Conclave begins this week to select next pope
There are currently 135 cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to vote in the conclave, hailing from 71 different ...
Vatican marks final day of mourning for Pope Francis before conclave begins
Sunday marked the end of a formal mourning period in the Catholic Church for Pope Francis, who died April 21 after 12 years ...