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Top 5 Favorites To Replace Pope Francis

Newsweek on MSN · 5h

Top 5 Favorites To Replace Pope Francis After First Day of Conclave

Here is a look at what betting odds say about the frontrunner to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

The New York Times · 8h

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.

BBC on MSN · 4h

Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave

"But I thought just maybe, for Pope Francis, it mattered that we had more cardinals who are really grounded there." Cardinal David has only been in the job for five months, after his surprise elevation last December.

Catholic, Pope Francis and Sistine Chapel

New York Post · 1h

Conclave to elect a new pope begins as 133 Catholic cardinals file into Sistine Chapel

The conclave to select the next pope has begun after Catholic cardinals from across the world filed into the Sistine Chapel Wednesday before sealing themselves inside.

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Time · 12h

Watch Live: Catholic Cardinals Sequester Themselves in the Vatican For The Start of the Conclave

Catholic cardinals gather and sequester themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, a successor to Pope Francis who died in April at the age of 88.

SFGate · 12h

Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to start centuries-old secret ritual to elect a new pope

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis, opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,

the Catholic Church Will Choose a New Pope

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring fervor among Africa's young.

RealClearPolitics · 13h

How the Catholic Church Will Choose a New Pope

White smoke will soon rise again from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling a new era of leadership in the Catholic Church — but first, there must be prayers, meetings and a highly secretive conclave.

The Oklahoman · 5h

Catholics reflect on pope they want

As the conclave begins in Rome, Edmond parishioners reflect on their hopes for the next leader of the Catholic Church — from calls for doctrinal clarity and youth outreach to dreams of a young, even American pope.

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How the Divide Over Francis’ Legacy Is Shaping the Contest for Pope

As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path ...

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How Pope Francis shaped the papal conclave to reflect a changing church

For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...

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'Inspirational' | Youth Group leaders at St. Mary's Catholic Church reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis

WFMY News 2 spoke to a youth group at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greensboro. The group tells us they got to see Pope ...

Global News - Inquirer.net on MSN1h

Hope rises for Cardinal Tagle as Pope Francis’ successor

Among the massive crowds of people waiting for the first round of smoke to emanate from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, ...

Religion News Service2h

A pope of the Americas: What Francis meant to 2 continents

European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Legit.ng on MSN4h

Breaking: New pope not elected as search for Francis's successor formally starts

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering religion.Rome, Italy - Black smoke billowed ...

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