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Pope Francis, Papal conclave and Cardinals

Who will be the next pope? Even the cardinals don't know

Catholic cardinals entering a conclave on Wednesday to pick a new pope do not yet have a clear idea of who will emerge as Pope Francis' successor, several said, and speeches by individual clerics in meetings this week may be decisive.

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

All Cardinals Who Will Elect New Pope Arrive in Rome Ahead of Conclave

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - All of the 133 cardinals expected to take part in the secret conclave to elect a new pope have arrived in Rome, the Vatican said on Monday, with the race to succeed Pope Francis seen as wide open.

ABC News · 1d

Papal conclave: Cardinals speak out on challenges new pope will face

Two cardinals, Michael Czerny and Chibly Langlois, sat down with ABC News to discuss the challenges facing the church that the new pope will have to face.

Formal mourning period for Pope Francis ends

The Washington Post on MSN · 8h

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 Europe remains the largest source of cardinals.

CBS News · 1d

Vatican marks final day of mourning for Pope Francis before conclave begins

Hundreds of cardinals attended mass inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, to mark the end of a nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis.

Yahoo · 5h

Formal mourning period for Pope Francis ends as secret conclave prepares to choose new pope

The formal mourning period for Pope Francis is over as a secret conclave prepares to choose a new pope. The feeling of nostalgia came flooding back to some in the Massachusetts area this year when beloved restaurant chain The Ground Round made its triumphant return.

Arlington Catholic Herald1h

How Pope Francis shaped the College of Cardinals

An expected 133 cardinal electors will enter the Sistine Chapel May 7 to elect the new Roman pontiff, the successor to Pope ...

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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 priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

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Who is Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle? A Favorite For Next Pope

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as one of the two favorites to become the next pope, but he faces ...

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Cardinals could pick Filipino Tagle, 'Asian Francis', as next pope

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the "Asian Francis" because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...

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Meet Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, a Top Contender to Succeed Pope Francis

The papal conclave—the election of the next Pope—is set to begin on May 7, and will see 133 cardinals gather to vote.

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Cardinals preparing to choose the next pope

Cardinals of the Roman Catholic church from around the world are gathering in Vatican City to prepare to choose the successor ...

Cardinal Erdo of Hungary Is a Favorite of Conservatives to Become Pope

The archbishop is a standard-bearer for those in the church who favor a return to traditional rules and doctrine after Pope ...

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