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An American pope? Not likely, say experts on the Vatican conclave assessing chance of Cardinal Timothy Dolan, others
Gibson, of Fordham, said another factor that might throw off the traditional resistance to an American pope is the election ...
In choosing a pope, cardinals will call on a partner: The Holy Spirit
A papal conclave blends the political and the spiritual, cardinals and theologians say. Here, in Catholic belief, is how the ...
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
How EWTN is shaping US conservative Catholic views of the papal conclave
As cardinals gather in Rome this week to select the next pope, global news networks covering every twist and turn will be ...
The conclave to choose the next pope will be the most geographically diverse in history
There are currently 135 cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to vote in the conclave, hailing from 71 different ...
Cardinals active on social media ahead of papal conclave, some posting daily content
After the death of Pope Francis, cardinals of the church will soon gather to pick the next pontiff, with many flocking to ...
Paparazzi, tourists hunt for stray cardinals as papal conclave fever builds
When the pope dies, cardinals become celebrities and Vatican City becomes a zoo as paparazzi stalk the corridors of St. Peter ...
Survivors Urge Cardinals to Discuss Sex Abuse Crisis in Choosing Next Pope
Pope Francis is credited with addressing the issue more strongly than his predecessors did, but clerical abuse remains a ...