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Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...
Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church are casting their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key ...
The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 72, appeared on several lists, including the BBC, New York Times and USA Today, predicting who may ...
Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.
The pope is, for a majority of U.S. Catholics, equally important in their connection to the Church as their local priest and ...
African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...
The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic ...