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Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?
When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected in 2013 as Pope Francis, he was a near total Vatican outsider. He had never been a ...
Religion News Service2h
Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor
Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...
Who are the Italian cardinals in the race to succeed Pope Francis?
In an increasingly global Catholic Church, an Italian pope is still possible — but not probable. View on euronews ...
The incredible salaries Catholic Church cardinals can earn when chosen by the Pope
Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...
Catholic News Agency15h
Meet the 5 youngest cardinals taking part in the conclave
Three of the youngest cardinals who will take part in the Conclave: Americo Manuel (51), from Portugal; Cardenal Mykola (45), ...
Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church
The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...
Religion News Service on MSN52m
Disgraced Cardinal Becciu agrees to obey Francis' wishes and leave conclave
Becciu was sentenced to nearly five years in prison after a Vatican criminal court found him guilty of fraud and embezzlement ...
Pope Francis and the Future of the Catholic Church
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died. We take a look at his legacy and how the church will choose the next ...
Agence France-Presse on MSN6h
Cardinals run the media gauntlet ahead of conclave
Catholic cardinals will be locked up for the papal conclave but for preparatory meetings this week they must run the gauntlet ...