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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
He eased rules on annulments and remarriage within the church and allowed priests to bless same-sex marriages. Some Catholics ...
Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis
There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
Vatican Alters Birth Records for Two African Cardinals Ahead of Conclave
A rare adjustment has expanded the number of voting cardinals to 135, amplifying African representation in the selection of the next pope.
Where to watch the 2025 conclave: TV channels, livestream, more
The papal conclave begins Wednesday, May 7, when cardinals gather to elect the next pope. Here's how to watch coverage in the ...
As Vatican staff take oath of secrecy for 2025 conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope
Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 ...
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Intrigue and attacks as the papal conclave begins
For this conclave these kingmakers are said to include Timothy Dolan, the conservative archbishop of New York; Jean-Claude ...
Why world powers are watching the papal conclave with more interest than ever
The next pontiff will have to re-establish cordial and deep relations between the Church and Western countries, especially ...