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Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to continue his progressive reforms against a small but powerful group who want to reverse them.

The Independent on MSN · 8h

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

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death

USA TODAY on MSN · 3d

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, acting head of the Catholic Church?

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Catholic Church, spent most of his career in the U.S. before being called to Rome by Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, cardinals

New York Post on MSN · 1h

The ‘unofficial’ conclave has started, with cardinals privately chatting about Pope Francis’ successor

The shortest conclave history was in 1503, when Pope Julius II was elected in just under 10 hours. The 2013 papal conclave, when Pope Francis was elected, was one of the shortest in history, lasting just over 24 hours.

IOL on MSN · 24m

Cardinal Wilfrid Napier joins mourners at Pope Francis funeral

Speaking to the Sunday Tribune from there, Napier said he and Pope Francis were made cardinals at the same time by Pope John Paul II.

National Catholic Register · 2h

Pope Francis’ Funeral: A Global Farewell to a Humble Shepherd

More than 200,000 people filled St. Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday as the world said goodbye to the first Latin American pope who led the Catholic Church for the past 12 years.

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Church expert predicts election of next pope will feature ‘most diverse’ conclave in Church history

Pope Francis’ emphasis on reaching out to the “peripheries" of the church and world will result in the most diverse ...

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Cardinal's funeral sermon stresses pope's call for Trump to 'build bridges, not walls'

In front of hundreds of world leaders attending the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista ...

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Of the 17 U.S. cardinals, 10 could be pope; who are they?

Out of the 135 voting cardinals, Pope Francis appointed 108, accounting for 80% of them. Pope Benedict XVI appointed 22, and John Paul II, 5. According to the Holy See Press Office, there are ten U.S.

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Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?

Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next ...

Here's what we know about Cardinal Tobin, New Jersey's LGBTQ champion and papal candidate

He has welcomed LGBTQ individuals and supported the expansion of female leadership in religious roles. Will he be the next ...

Cardinal Accused of Hiding Priest Sex Abuse Will Help Close Pope Francis’ Casket

Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official ...

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Youngest cardinal calls for peace, justice in Ukraine as Church bids farewell to Pope Francis

Rome: The youngest cardinal in the Catholic Church has made a powerful plea for peace and justice in Ukraine, using the eve ...

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Could New Jersey's Cardinal Tobin be the next pope? He could play key role at conclave

The Newark archbishop was a friend and confidant of Pope Francis who could steer the Conclave of Cardinals in its choice of a ...

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