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The Christian Century · 1h

135 cardinals will elect the next pope. Francis picked 108 of them.

As more than a billion Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis, cardinals around the world are preparing to travel to Rome to begin the solemn tradition of choosing a new pontiff.And when the prelates gather at the Vatican in the coming weeks

New York Daily News · 1d

Conclave, but for real. These cardinals are the leading contenders to be the next pope

The winner must receive at least two-thirds of the vote from those cardinals under age 80 and thus eligible to participate. Pope Francis, who died Monday, appointed the vast majority of electors,

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 7h

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 pope.

Pope Francis funeral

CNN on MSN · 10h

How to visit Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26. While the city is heavily booked out, there are still ways to visit affordably.

The New York Times · 14h

What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements

A pope’s death is confirmed by the head of the Vatican’s health department and the cardinal chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, who becomes the Vatican’s de facto administrator. The pope’s body is dressed in a white cassock and brought to the pope’s private chapel.

Al Jazeera on MSN · 6h

What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis

Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church’s late pontiff.

Religion News Service7m

Meet the 'papabile': The likely contenders to become the next pope

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A diverse cast of cardinals gathering at the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral will soon turn to voting ...

1don MSN

What are the chances that Pope Francis will become a saint?

Pope Francis’s devoted faithful will likely soon be hollering for the late, humble, huddled-masses-loving pontiff to be ...

The Newark Advocate on MSN13h

Newark priest will remember Pope Francis for love of all people, not hiding his suffering

Pope Francis, who died a day after a public Easter appearance, will be remembered by a local pastor for being out with the ...

8hon MSN

The High Stakes in Choosing the Next Pope

Mystery and drama always surround a conclave, but the deeper issue is the mission of the Catholic Church in the modern world.

17hon MSN

How a New Pope Is Chosen—and Who It Could Be

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis was elected Pope in 2013 after his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI became the first Pope to ...

Ghana News Agency on MSN4h

Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process

Who will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world’s 1.4 billion ...

9hOpinion

Pope Francis failed John Paul II’s moral test on Ukraine

Pope Francis failed a key moral test in his failure to identify and condemn Russia's war on Ukraine and China's Uyghur ...

11h

Pope Francis live updates: Pontiff lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica for 3 days ahead of funeral

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

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