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The Next Pope: Who Are The Frontrunners to Succeed Pope Francis?
The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
Pope Leo XIV’s friends say he’ll continue Francis’ legacy in his own image
How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but ...
Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?
Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...
Pope Francis-era deal with Chinese Communist Party again under scrutiny as Pope Leo takes the reins
Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese ...
Russian patriarch, criticised by Pope Francis, sends warm message to Leo
Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, sent a message of congratulations on Friday to Pope Leo, whose ...
Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave
"But I thought just maybe, for Pope Francis, it mattered that we had more cardinals who are really grounded there." Cardinal ...
Before Pope Francis died, this is where he directed his remaining money to go
Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...