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Before a new pope, a tug-of-war for soul of Catholic Church

Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church

Four frontrunners have emerged as the most likely contenders known as papabile to succeed Pope Francis but at least a dozen others are in strong contention

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Phoenix bishop says this kind of pope is what the church needs: 'I don't want us to go backward'

Cardinals will begin picking a new Roman Catholic leader on May 7. Here's what Bishop John Dolan says about the conclave process's potential outcome.

The Washington Post on MSN · 18h

Before a new pope, a tug-of-war for the soul of the Catholic Church

As cardinals from Myanmar to Malta ready themselves for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn over the direction of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis sought to drag the church out of the bedroom,

Trump posts AI image of himself as pope

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Trump posts AI image of himself as pope, leaving Catholics offended and unamused as conclave nears

US President Donald Trump posted an AI image of himself as the pope, prompting accusations of poor taste in the Roman Catholic community just days before the conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor is due to begin.

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Trump Posts AI-Generated Image of Himself Dressed as the Pope

Trump posted an image depicting himself as the pope, with the Vatican's conclave to select the next leader of the Catholic Church to begin May 7.

USA TODAY on MSN · 18h

White House posts image of Trump dressed as the pope

The White House on Friday posted an image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope on X, sparking both backlash and glee online.

Pope Francis, papal conclave and cardinal electors

The Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 4h

Philadelphia won’t have a cardinal elector in the conclave deciding the next pope. Here’s why.

Cardinal Justin Francis Rigali, the former archbishop of Philadelphia, is outside the age cutoff for the conclave to select Pope Francis' successor.

The Independent on MSN · 4h

Conclave: Inside the secret election to choose the next Pope

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has chosen a date to elect its new leader, in a process virtually unchanged in 800 years.The system is known as the ‘Papal Conclave,’ and is a democratic process with a strong emphasis on working through multiple rounds of voting until a clear consensus emerges.

CNET · 1d

Papal Conclave Begins Wednesday: How to Stream the Film About Electing a New Pope

The Oscar-winning film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini and offers a fictionalized, high-stakes look at what happens behind the Vatican's closed doors.

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The next pope will inherit Pope Francis’ mixed legacy with Indigenous people

Even those who applauded the actions he took during his 12-year papacy said they were just a beginning, and that his ...

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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 ...

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Will the next pope be from Asia?

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle could become the first Asian pontiff, marking a historic moment for the church as it considers leadership beyond its mostly European traditions.

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These cardinals work in conflict zones. One could be the next pope.

Of the small handful of papal contenders, an even smaller subset tends flocks in countries at war. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, ...

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Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?

While Pope Franci s accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

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Catholic Bishops Issue Direct Response to Trump's Polarizing Pope Photo

"There is nothing clever or funny about this image, Mr. President," the NYS Catholic Conference account, representing the ...

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Vatican's 'May Madness': Will new pope be progressive or will church turn back the clock?

Will the adage 'fat pope, thin pope' bear out as cardinals pick a successor to Pope Francis in the May 7 conclave?

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Guatemala’s cardinal trusts migration will be a priority for next pope as he readies for conclave

Cardinal Álvaro Ramazzini is taking to his first conclave the same spirit that guided his decades-long front-line ministry ...

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