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New Pope Update: Favorite Emerges to Replace Francis as Conclave Starts
As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, ...
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 ...
2025 conclave to begin, with cardinals set to pick new pope to succeed Pope Francis
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors are set to choose a successor to Pope Francis, with the 2025 papal conclave about to ...
What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...
Conclave officially begins to select a new pope
The doors of the Sistine Chapel were closed after 133 Catholic cardinals processed inside, ahead of their first vote to elect ...
Americans visiting Rome describe what they want in next pope
The papal conclave is convening on Wednesday to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor. And for Americans who ...
Who will be the next pope? Here are some potential candidates as the conclave begins
The papal conclave meets to begin the process of picking Pope Francis' successor. CBS News polling shows American Catholics ...
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.