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Leading Contenders in Papal Conclave

Leading Contenders in the Papal Conclave: Who Will Be the Next Pope?

Join us as Scripps News correspondent Joe St. George provides an update on the leading contenders in the papal conclave. With a new pope potentially being elected today, find out who the frontrunners are and what makes this day so significant for the Catholic Church!

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

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 Sun · 1d

Who will be the next Pope? Leading contenders to replace Francis as secretive Conclave begins & all eyes on Vatican

WITH the conclave set to gather to choose the next pope, all eyes turn to the Vatican. Cardinals from across the world have arrived in the holy city ahead of the historic event, which will

After 2 conclave votes, betting odds settle on 1 cardinal

The New York Times · 56m

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.

Chicago Tribune · 2h

What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis. The conclave opened at the Vatican on Wednesday afternoon but a first round

USA Today · 6h

After two conclave votes, betting odds settle on one cardinal as Pope Francis' successor

As the papal conclave begins, bettors around the world continue to wager most often on one cardinal to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

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Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Could the Next Pope Be American? These Are the Dark-Horse Contenders

The next pope is unlikely to hail from the U.S., but here are three possible outliers who could be a factor when the College of Cardinals convenes on Wednesday.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Americans visiting Rome describe what they want in next pope

American Catholics who traveled to Rome spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what they want the next pope to represent as they prepare to witness history.

KHOU 11 · 1d

Could there be an American pope? Here's a look at who is eligible

None of the 266 popes in history have been from America. But ten Americans are eligible to vote in the conclave to select the next pope.

Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

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Who Could Be the Next Pope?

Who Leads the Catholic Church Between Popes?Several names have emerged from this week’s consultations in the Vatican as ...

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I asked Chat GPT who should be the next pope — here’s what AI platforms said

As cardinals deliberate behind closed doors in the Sistine Chapel to select a successor to Pope Francis, even artificial ...

Black smoke signals no pope named in today's first conclave ballots: Live updates

The cardinals are shut off from the world for the secretive voting that will result in new leadership for the world's 1.4 ...

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Who are the contenders to be the next pope?

Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

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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 ...

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Next pope must be able to lead Church through difficult time, Cardinal Re says pre-conclave

Giovanni Battista Re, 91, made the comment during pre-conclave mass on Wednesday in St Peter's Basilica. View on euronews ...

Who is Robert Sarah, the controversial African cardinal now among the leading contenders to become the next Pope

A champion of the Catholic Church’s most traditional and conservative wing and seen as a frontrunner to be elected Supreme ...

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