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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 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 US cardinals in conclave? List of American cardinals that can be next pope
Who are the U.S. candidates at the papal conclave in Rome? Here's a list of American cardinals that will elect or possibly ...
Who is eligible to be elected pope? What to know as the conclave begins
There are 133 cardinals taking part in the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,000-year history to pick the ...
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 ...
Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis
There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.
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 are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in
After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...
Senior cardinal urges conclave voters to pick a pope who seeks unity ahead of secret voting ritual
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began centuries-old ...