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The College of Cardinals, Explained
At last count there were 252 cardinals, of whom 141 were eligible to vote in a papal conclave (though there is no definitive ...
Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...
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Who are the cardinals selecting the next pope?
The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.
Who Takes Over When Pope Dies? Catholic Church Hierarchy Explained
A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a ...
Could New Jersey's Cardinal Tobin be the next pope? He could play key role at conclave
The Newark archbishop was a friend and confidant of Pope Francis who could steer the Conclave of Cardinals in its choice of a new pontiff.
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What’s next for the Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis?
The Catholic Church and the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning. As people pay their ...
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How the Catholic Church Will Pick the Next Pope
A Catholic scholar explains every step of the conclave process that will determine the successor to the late Pope Francis.
Key terms to know as the Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis, elects new pope
Discover the meaning behind conclave, Camerlengo and more terms used as the Catholic Church prepares for a new leader ...
4 of the 10 U.S. cardinals voting in the conclave have Wisconsin ties. Where do they stand?
Wisconsin ties will vote in the papal conclave. None are likely candidates to become the next pope, but nothing is certain.
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Criticism of Cardinal Mahony’s role in papal funeral points to abuse crisis still affecting Church
A new light is being shed on the clerical abuse scandal which has been plaguing the Church for decades when news came out ...