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Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy or change course?
Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. No date has ...
Who will be the next pope? How the papal conclave works
Pope Francis died at age 88 on April 21, setting off a series of centuries-old rituals to select a new leader of the Catholic ...
Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...
Catholic faithful visit tomb of Pope Francis
Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary ...
Pope Francis' tomb opens to visitors at Roman basilica, as 200K attend special Mass at St Peter's Square
Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to ...
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 ...
About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's ...
Church expert predicts election of next pope will feature ‘most diverse’ conclave in Church history
Pope Francis’ emphasis on reaching out to the “peripheries" of the church and world will result in the most diverse ...