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These cardinals work in conflict zones. One could be the next pope.
Of the small handful of papal contenders, an even smaller subset tends flocks in countries at war. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, ...
Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?
While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...
Pope Francis sheltered the homeless. Now they wonder who will follow
The gleaming colonnade of St. Peter's Square provides a majestic backdrop as four men wait for a free dinner on a terrace in ...
Before a new pope, a tug-of-war for the soul of the Catholic Church
As cardinals from Myanmar to Malta ready themselves for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn ...
Dinner parties, listening and lobbying. What goes on behind closed doors to elect a pope
British Cardinal Vincent Nichols provides an insider's view of what's going on these days before the conclave to elect a ...
On Tango, and Lasting Marriage: By Pope Francis
Luis Tagle: Known as the “Asian Francis”, Cardinal Tagle of the Philippines is considered to be a contender in the mold of ...
Will the next pope be from Asia?
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle could become the first Asian pontiff, marking a historic moment for the church as it considers leadership beyond its mostly European traditions.
Who are the contenders to be pope? They include a street priest, a missionary and a Lutheran convert
There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile.” That means they possess the ...
Conclave to choose a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...
‘Conclave’ Author Says Process To Elect New Pope Is “Closest Thing To Real-Life ‘Traitors'”
Robert Harris praises the secret process of electing Pope Francis's success, saying political parties could learn from it.