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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 ...
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 ...
Pope Francis championed inclusion. LGBTQ Catholics hope a new pope will finish what he started.
Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.
Francis Connected With Leo Long Ago and Boosted His Career
The two clerics met in South America, and when Francis needed to fill an important job at the Vatican, he knew where to turn.
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 ...
How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history
Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic ...
A first U.S. pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as successor to Pope Francis
A U.S. bishop thought it was unlikely that Catholic cardinals would break with more than two centuries of precedent to pick a ...
Pope Leo Echoes Francis, Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday address to call for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, building on the message of his predecessor, ...