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Breaking Down the Cardinals Selecting the New Pope
Cardinals from 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a new Pope in the most diverse conclave in history.
Cardinals gather in St. Peter’s Basilica for final Mass before conclave to choose new pope
Cardinals entered St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for a final Mass before the conclave to elect the successor to Pope ...
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 ...
New Pope Update: Favorite Emerges to Replace Francis as Conclave Starts
As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, ...
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 ...
Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?
When the conclave's cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo's frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the ...
At Braintree Mass, Catholics pray for new pope — and honor Francis’ legacy
Dozens gathered for Mass on Tuesday morning at the Archdiocese of Boston’s pastoral center to reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy ...
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 ...