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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 ...
No phones, no news — only God and church politics as Catholic elders choose Francis' successor
On the eve of the conclave to elect the next pope, the world's smallest country, Vatican City, is engulfed in commotion as ...
Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope
African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...
Pope Francis championed inclusion. LGBTQ Catholics hope a new pope will finish what he started.
Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.
Why the next pope's name could indicate what's ahead for the Catholic Church
The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St ...
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Cardinals to select 267th Pope of the Catholic church
Cardinal electors will be tasked with selecting the 267th Pope of the Catholic church. With the conclusion of the official ...
How Pope Francis shaped the papal conclave to reflect a changing church
For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...
What do Catholics around the world hope for from a new pope? Some wish for a version of Pope Francis
Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican ...
Meet the US Catholic TV network that drew the ire of Pope Francis
As cardinals gather in Rome this week to select the next pope, global news networks covering every twist and turn will be ...
Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit?
The Society of Jesus is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola committed to spirituality and ...
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Women in the Catholic Church: Which way will the next pope go?
Pope Francis appointed women to key Vatican posts. Will his successor consider women as deacons and priests next?
Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators
As 135 cardinals meet in Rome to decide the next pope, questions about the legacy of the last one will loom large over their ...