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The Vote for the Next Pope Is Also a Referendum on Francis
As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path ...
Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?
When the conclave's cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo's frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the ...
Pope Francis championed inclusion. LGBTQ Catholics hope a new pope will finish what he started.
Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.
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 ...
World Leaders Gather for Pope Francis’ Funeral
Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals who will elect Francis’ successor at a coming ...
Where Trump, other world leaders were sitting at Pope Francis' funeral
With delegations from about 130 countries present at Pope Francis' funeral, the seating chart needed to be organized ...
Pope Francis funeral: Trump, Zelenskyy, Prince William among leaders attending
Pope Francis' funeral this weekend will see global leaders including President Donald Trump and Prince William.
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A pope of the Americas: What Francis meant to 2 continents
European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...
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Catholic Diocese of Jackson prays for a leader to continue Pope Francis's legacy
When a new pope is selected, the Vatican will release white smoke into the air. Wooward says it was a tragedy to lose Pope Francis, and the Catholic Diocese of Jackson is praying a new pope is chosen ...