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Who are the contenders to be pope? They include a theologian, a diplomat and a simple street priest
Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...
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Backer of Cardinal Parolin attacks Pope Francis’ push for lay involvement in church governance
In a pre-conclave meeting, an Italian cardinal, and backer of Cardinal Parolin as next pope, attacked Pope Francis for ...
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Here are 11 cardinals with American ties who will cast votes for the next pope
Of the 135 electors, more than 100, or nearly three-quarters, of the members of the college were appointed by Pope Francis, ...
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This is how the Pope's coffin will be sealed: a silk handkerchief on the face, holy water on the body, and a bag with the coins from his pontificate
The Camerlengo will seal Pope Francis' coffin at 8 p.m.. Last hours to say goodbye to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica.
Why the controversy over Cardinal Becciu is linked to Pope Francis' Vatican reforms
Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu's decision to withdraw from the upcoming conclave to elect a successor to the late Pope ...
Cardinal Dolan gives inside look into conclave, Holy Spirit's role in selecting a new pope
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, provides an inside look into what goes on during conclave in the Catholic ...
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How the Catholic Church chooses a new Pope
When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church follows an ancient, secretive process called the conclave to elect his ...
What is a Jubilee year and why is it significant to Catholics that the pope died during one?
Thousands of Catholic faithful are expected to descend upon Rome in the coming weeks — and not only to mourn Pope Francis.
Vatican issues 'sede vacante' postage stamps valid until a new pope is elected
Vatican post offices and selected collectors’ shops started selling this week special stamps marking the period between Pope ...