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Pope Francis dies: Who will be the next Pope? Here’s a look at top contenders and Vatican’s secretive election process
Following Pope Francis’s death, speculation is mounting over potential successors, including Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke from ...
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After Pope Francis' death, debates begin over his successor
In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...
‘Conclave’ Viewership Soars After Pope Francis’ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Viewers
The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a ...
No evidence silver hammer used to confirm the pope's death
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, rumors spread online about a supposed Catholic tradition in which the ...
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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...
Sex Abuse Advocate Portrayed by Stanley Tucci in “Spotlight” Speaks Out After Death of Pope Francis
Although Pope Francis had good intentions when denouncing clergy sexual abuse he was met with great resistance within the ...
Key terms for understanding what is happening at Vatican following Pope Francis’ death | AP Explains
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...
Who will attend Pope Francis’s funeral?
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis’s funeral, including many world leaders, Catholic officials, and mourners from around the world.
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With more than 61 million Catholics in the US, could the next pope be an American?
The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the ...
Catholics prepare to say goodbye to Pope Francis at the Vatican
A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” Any baptized Catholic ...
Foreign pilgrims and visitors to Vatican comment on passing of Pope Francis
Tributes to Pope Francis poured in Tuesday from around the world, from presidents to people of all walks of life, after the ...
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Saturday funeral Mass for Pope Francis expected to draw world leaders
ROME — Pope Francis' funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced. Scores ...