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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 ...
Who’s Who in the Race for the Next Pope?
Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church are casting their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key ...
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 ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...
What would Pope Francis want to see in his successor?
Former Sen. Joe Donnelly, who served as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See under President Joe Biden, joins TODAY to discuss the ...
Who is Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo appointed by Pope Francis who will take part in the conclave to elect the next Pope
He is one of the most prominent figures in the Catholic Church, and his role is crucial in the transition to a new ...
Who is going to be the next pope? We asked AI chatbots and this is who they predict will be elected
While the papal election is held in complete secrecy, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots appear to hold their own opinions ...
Who could succeed Pope Francis? We look at 10 possibilities, both LGBTQ-friendly and not
Potential successors come from all over the world and range from moderate to deeply conservative on LGBTQ+ issues.
Who are contenders to succeed Pope Francis? A look at the leading candidates.
Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...
Who are the contenders to be pope? They include a street priest, a missionary and a Lutheran convert
After St. John Paul II broke the Italian hold on the papacy in 1978, the field of contenders has broadened considerably, such ...