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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 the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.
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 ...
Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.
In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope ...
African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...
The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St ...
Scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and ...
With the passing of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is preparing to choose its next spiritual leader, a decision that ...
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On the eve of the conclave to elect the next pope, the world's smallest country, Vatican City, is engulfed in commotion as ...
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The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church.
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