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What do Catholics around the world hope for from a new pope? Some wish for a version of Pope Francis
Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican ...
Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope after the first ballot fails
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ballot failed to find a winner, sending billowing black smoke through ...
What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a ...
These are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope
The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church.
Designers do a double take at the lettering on Pope Francis’ tombstone
The arrangements for the funeral of Pope Francis were meticulous. But it is the letters on his tombstone that are now ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
VATICAN CITY (AP) — A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals ...
AP PHOTOS: Day 1 of the conclave at the Vatican to pick the next pope
Catholic cardinals from around the world gathered in the Vatican on Wednesday for the start of the conclave, the ...
Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?
While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...
Cardinals to begin the solemn and secret voting ritual to elect a new pope
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 Catholic cardinals are beginning the ...
A pope of the Americas: What Francis meant to 2 continents
Where do you see the influence of Pope Francis’ Latin American background?
Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope ahead of the papal conclave
Over 12 years as pope, Francis tried to remake the U.S. Catholic hierarchy more in his image, elevating pastors who ...
A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes
After a short period of time, a cardinal appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and makes the announcement in Latin: “Habemus papam!” – “We have a pope!” He then announces which cardinal has ...