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The Post chose to frame its recent article about the preparations for the conclave to select the next pope in political terms ...
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 ...
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.
The Church Is More Global Than Ever. What Does That Mean for the Next Pope?
Pope Francis diversified the College of Cardinals more than any of his predecessors, shifting the balance of power away from ...
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 ...
Next pope won't be a woman. And that's OK with Catholic women like me. | Opinion
When the all-male College of Cardinals convenes this week to choose the next pope, we know one thing for certain: They will ...
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 ...
Catholic Officials Slam Trump’s ‘Deeply Offensive’ Post Showing Him As Next Pope
"We’ve lost great respect for moments like this," said one archbishop of the imagery shared by Trump and the White House days ...
Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in
After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...
Catholic community reacts to Trump's fake image of himself as pope
President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope. The post has since received criticism ...
Who are contenders to succeed Pope Francis? A look at the leading candidates.
Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...
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.