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Election process for next pope commences with papal conclave
The papal conclave, the secretive election process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commences on ...
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 next Pope? Conclave to name Francis' successor begins at Vatican
All 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s successor have arrived in Rome for the conclave. They will take their ...
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Potential successors to Pope Francis
With no official campaign nor list of candidates and an election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...
Predicting the next Pope: Who is favourite to succeed Francis?
Vatican expert Martin O’Brien assesses the ‘papabile’ and asks whether another surprise could be in store ...
Who are contenders to succeed Pope Francis? A look at the leading candidates.
Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...
Papal conclave 2025: Why are USA, Italy holding key in electing Pope Francis' successor?
With representatives from 70 countries across five continents, this conclave is the largest -- and the most international -- ...
Who is Pietro Parolin? The soft-spoken diplomat in the running to be Pope
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State for the last 12 years and its top diplomat, has emerged on nearly ...
The Vote for the Next Pope Is Also a Referendum on Francis
As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path ...