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Pre-conclave cardinal meetings come to an end

Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station. The future Pope Benedict XVI said the Holy Spirit acted like a good educator in a conclave, allowing cardinals to freely choose a pope without dictating the precise candidate.

TIME on MSN · 8h

The Vatican Faces a Defining Moment as Cardinals Prepare to Choose a New Pope

Cardinals meet to elect Pope Francis’ successor—will the Church continue his inclusive legacy or return to a more conservative path?

Seattle Times · 7h

AP PHOTOS: Pre-conclave cardinal meetings come to an end

Cardinals have wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings before they enter the conclave to elect a new pope. They are trying to identify someone who can follow Pope Francis and make the 2,000-year-old Catholic Church credible

Vatican conclave meets Wed. to pick new pope

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.

Dallas Morning News · 57m

Vatican conclave meets Wednesday to pick new pope

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task on Wednesday of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world until they choose the man they

WPIX New York City, NY on MSN · 50m

Conclave to convene in the Vatican to select a new Pope

After St. John Paul II broke the centuries-long Italian hold on the papacy in 1978, the field of contenders has broadened considerably.

Secretive conclave to elect next pope set to begin

NBC News · 4h

Secretive conclave to elect next pope set to begin on Wednesday

The Vatican released new images showing the inside of the Sistine Chapel, ready for 133 cardinal electors to gather for the highly secret meeting to choose a new pope. The cardinals will take a vow of secrecy and be cut off from the world until two-thirds of electors agree on a new pope.

USA Today · 17h

From secret ballots to white smoke, here's how the papal conclave will elect a new pope

More than 130 cardinals will be sequestered in the Sistine Chapel to elect the Catholic Church's 267th pontiff after Pope Francis' death.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

All Cardinals Who Will Elect New Pope Arrive in Rome Ahead of Conclave

All of the 133 cardinals expected to take part in the secret conclave to elect a new pope have arrived in Rome, the Vatican said on Monday, with the race to succeed Pope Francis seen as wide open. The conclave will start behind the closed,

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What do Catholics around the world hope for from a new pope? Some wish for a version of Pope Francis

Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican ...

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As Vatican staff take oath of secrecy for 2025 conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope

Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 ...

At Braintree Mass, Catholics pray for new pope — and honor Francis’ legacy

Dozens gathered for Mass on Tuesday morning at the Archdiocese of Boston’s pastoral center to reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy ...

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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 ...

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New pope could be elected in days. Here's what U.S. Catholics are looking for — CBS News poll

In the eyes of U.S. Catholics, the next pope is going to have big — if not red — shoes to fill. Most say the Church is in ...

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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 ...

The Spectator Australia5m

Understanding Pope Francis

Memories and perceptions of Pope Francis are many and varied. To give a few examples, some will remember him for opening ...

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

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...

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A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes

From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...

Here’s the new humanitarian use found for Pope Francis’s ‘popemobile’

One of the late pontiff’s ‘popemobiles’ is to be converted into a healthcare unit for the treatment of children in Gaza.

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