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Pope Francis, Conclave

Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave

"But I thought just maybe, for Pope Francis, it mattered that we had more cardinals who are really grounded there." Cardinal David has only been in the job for five months, after his surprise elevation last December.

The New York Times · 7h

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

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.

NOLA.com · 10h

The conclave to select a new pope after Francis' death officially begins in Rome

Who will be the next pope? 133 cardinals have started the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

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CBS News on MSN · 10h

Americans visiting Rome describe what they want in next pope

The papal conclave is convening on Wednesday to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor. And for Americans who are visiting Rome this week, it's a chance to experience history."It's

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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.

The New York Times · 1d

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.

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'Once-in-a-lifetime experience' | SA woman in Rome to experience conclave firsthand

San Antonio firefighter and paramedic, Gabrielle Estrada, is witnessing the historic conclave at the Vatican, hoping for a ...

WCJB TV20 on MSN2h

Local reactions on cardinals gathered in Rome for papal conclave, no pope chosen yet

Every cardinal has their idea on who the next pope should be, which is the reason why this conclave might go a bit longer ...

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How Rome Is Saying Goodbye to Pope Francis—and What Happens Next

Alongside the gossip and the gallows humor, the ancient and solemn rituals continue,” Chiara Barzini writes from Italy.

Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens

Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signalling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals ...

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Sistine Chapel closes for conclave: What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death

Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment.

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After four decades, Italians hope for a home-grown pope

Though the church has gone global, many Italians haven’t stopped believing the pope belongs in – and to – Rome.

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Cincinnatians pray for Cardinals in Rome electing new Pope

"This is probably the most diverse and representative of the entire world that the College of Cardinals has ever been." 133 Cardinals from all over the world will be sequestered inside the Sistine ...

Axios on MSN6h

Cardinals with D.C. ties are picking the next pope

The conclave to elect a new pope is newly underway, and includes a cadre of cardinals with strong D.C. ties. The big picture: ...

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