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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 ...
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‘Difficult’ to predict who will be next Pope, says Vatican columnist
We speak to Paddy Agnew, a Vatican columnist for the international Catholic magazine ‘The Tablet’ and for the ‘Irish Sunday Independent’.
‘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 ...
The New York Times found not liable in Sarah Palin defamation trial
A jury found The New York Times not liable Tuesday after former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed she was defamed by a 2017 ...
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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 ...
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Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful ...
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 ...
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Pope's Vatican 'family' pay tearful respects
VATICAN CITY - In the chapel of the Vatican's Santa Marta residence, where Pope Francis lived and died, a nun prayed on ...
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Africans root for first Black pope in modern history
Africans are hoping one of their own could become the first Black pope in modern history and build on Francis's legacy of championing the developing world, though the chances of that happening appear ...