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Cardinals choosing the next pope have been offered a dossier on candidates – with a subtext
When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at the start of conclave, the process of electing a new pope, they ...
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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As conclave begins, people around the world are betting on who the next pope will be
Bets on real-world events are becoming more common, and putting down some money on who will become the Catholic Church’s next ...
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 ...
Who is going to be the next pope? We asked AI chatbots and this is who they predict will be elected
While the papal election is held in complete secrecy, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots appear to hold their own opinions ...
Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope
African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...
Why the next pope won't be a woman explained due to sacred Catholic tradition
The selection process for a new Pope will formally begin tomorrow, and the top contenders all have one thing in common – they ...
Why the next pope's name could indicate what's ahead for the Catholic Church
The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St ...
Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in
After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...