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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 ...
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Pope Francis' funeral date announced by Vatican as first images of his body released
Pope Francis' funeral has been scheduled for 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. Eastern) on Saturday in front of St. Peter's Basilica ...
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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 ...
What is a conclave? What you need to know about how the Catholic Church selects popes
After Pope Francis died at the age of 88, many are wondering about the process in which new popes are selected ...
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.
Of the 17 U.S. cardinals, 10 could be pope; who are they?
Out of the 135 voting cardinals, Pope Francis appointed 108, accounting for 80% of them. Pope Benedict XVI appointed 22, and John Paul II, 5. According to the Holy See Press Office, there are ten U.S.