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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 ...
Who Could Be the Next Pope?
Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.
Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...
Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.
Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...
Cardinals choosing the next pope have been offered a dossier on candidates – with a subtext
When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at the start of conclave, the process of electing a new pope, they ...
These are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope
The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That’s more than any ...
What challenges await the next pope? Chicago Catholics weigh in
Scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and ...
Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?
When the conclave's cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo's frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the ...
Who will be the next pope? Some possible candidates
Cardinals enter a conclave on Wednesday to choose a new pope, leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.
Who Could Be the Next Pope? These Are the Names to Know
Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.