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Vatican marks final day of mourning for Pope Francis before conclave begins
Sunday marked the end of a formal mourning period in the Catholic Church for Pope Francis, who died April 21 after 12 years ...
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 ...
'A Pope in the tradition of Francis': From New York to Ghana, Catholics hope for continuity at the Vatican
Just days before the conclave to elect a new pope begins, on May 7, believers around the world expressed their desire for ...
Betting odds rise for one favorite to be next pope and succeed Pope Francis
Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...
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.
Fact Check: Inverted cross near Pope Francis’ coffin was a Catholic symbol, not a satanic one
Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...
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.
Where do the main contenders to replace Pope Francis stand on key global issues?
It remains unclear whether the conclave will result in a leader aligned with Pope Francis' more progressive stance or a ...
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Cardinals could pick 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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Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
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