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What do Catholics around the world hope for from a new pope? Some wish for a version of Pope Francis
Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican ...
Cardinals enter seclusion ahead of secret conclave to elect new pope
Cardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new pope began checking into two Vatican hotels.
The Church Is More Global Than Ever. What Does That Mean for the Next Pope?
Pope Francis diversified the College of Cardinals more than any of his predecessors, shifting the balance of power away from ...
Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy
The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church.
Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
DeBernardo, in an statement issued Tuesday, said some cardinals have been vocal in their opposition to Francis' leadership of ...
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.
Factbox-Who Will Be the Next Pope? Some Possible Candidates
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Cardinals enter a conclave on Wednesday to choose a new pope, leader of the world's 1.4 billion ...
Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope
African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...
Meet the US Catholic TV network that drew the ire of Pope Francis
As cardinals gather in Rome this week to select the next pope, global news networks covering every twist and turn will be ...