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Pope Francis, Cardinals and Secret Conclave

Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station. The future Pope Benedict XVI said the Holy Spirit acted like a good educator in a conclave, allowing cardinals to freely choose a pope without dictating the precise candidate.

New York Daily News · 2h

2 of 10 U.S. cardinals in pope conclave hail from tristate area

Two of the 10 U.S. cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a new pope are from the tristate area: Cardinal Timothy Dolan from City, and Newark’s Cardinal Joseph Tobin.

U.S. News & World Report · 12h

Cardinals Enter Seclusion Ahead of Secret Conclave to Elect New Pope

Cardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic pope began checking into two Vatican hotels on Tuesday, where they will be barred from contact with the outside world as they decide who should succeed Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, Choose and Papal conclave

Newsday · 4h

Pope Francis' successor likely to be in his 70s, papal experts say

Jorge Bergoglio was 76 when he became Pope Francis. His predecessor, Joseph Ratzinger, was 78 when he became Pope Benedict XVI. The papacy wore him out enough that he resigned at age 85 — the first pope to voluntarily step down in 600 years.

The New York Times · 1h

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

By Elisabetta Povoledo Jason Horowitz and Emma Bubola Reporting from Rome and Vatican City The death of Pope Francis last month at the age of 88 set off grief and mourning around the world — along with a complex process to find a successor.

Time on MSN · 8h

Vatican Prepares to Choose a New Pope

Cardinals meet to elect Pope Francis’ successor—will the Church continue his inclusive legacy or return to a more conservative path?

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From the Holy Land to the Holy See: Cardinal Pizzaballa emerges as papal candidate

A Jerusalem cardinal who spent decades fostering interfaith ties among Christians, Jews and Muslims is a leading contender to ...

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Relations with Israel at a historic low as Holy See waits for next Pope

As the cardinals of the Catholic Church prepare to meet in the Conclave electing a successor to Pope Francis, various issues ...

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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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Pope's official tailor has the 'complicated' task of dressing the next pontiff — before he's chosen

In a corner of central Rome, a family tailor shop has been hand-stitching the robes worn by the last eight popes over the ...

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A teacher sent her students' book to Pope Francis. He miraculously replied

"I’m happy about the work that we did with the kids because they now carry in their hearts that seed of faith." ...

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Pope Francis Reaches Final Resting Place| See The Moment The Holy Communion Is Distributed | VIDEO

Pope Francis' final journey concludes with a solemn and emotional ceremony. Watch the powerful moment as Holy Communion is ...

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Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins

“We'll see what the Holy Spirit says,” he said Wednesday ... where pilgrims continued to arrive for the Holy Year ...

Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains

(THE CONVERSATION) Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, “Hope,” Francis spoke of his admiration for the Baroque painter Caravaggio. He ...

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After Pope Francis, who will carry his legacy?

As Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome this week, and the Vatican prepares for a historic conclave to elect a new pope, the world is left to ponder what it means to have lost such a committed ...

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