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Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis’ approach to Native people
What the world’s Indigenous Catholics don’t want to lose with the death of the first pontiff from the Southern Hemisphere: ...
Cardinals choosing the next pope have been offered a dossier on candidates – with a subtext
When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at the start of conclave, the process of electing a new pope, they ...
Pizzaballa, 60, Once Offered Himself in Exchange for Hostages. Now the Cardinal Could Be the Next Pope
As the world waits for Pope Francis’ successor to be chosen, some say Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is a legitimate ...
Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope
African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...
Could the Next Pope Be American? These Are the Dark-Horse Contenders
The next pope is unlikely to hail from the U.S., but here are three possible outliers who could be a factor when the College of Cardinals convenes on Wednesday.
Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy
The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church.
Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.
Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.
Who is going to be the next pope? We asked AI chatbots and this is who they predict will be elected
While the papal election is held in complete secrecy, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots appear to hold their own opinions ...