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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
DeBernardo, in an statement issued Tuesday, said some cardinals have been vocal in their opposition to Francis' leadership of ...
Next Pope Update: Four Frontrunners Emerge as Conclave Starts
As the conclave to elect the next pope begins Wednesday at the Vatican, four candidates have emerged as clear ...
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 ...
What time does the 2025 conclave start? See May 7 schedule
USA TODAY will stream coverage of the conclave on its YouTube channel, available here or at the embed below. The first day's livestream is scheduled to run from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7 ...
Before a new pope, a tug-of-war for the soul of the Catholic Church
As cardinals prepare for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn over the direction of the church ...
The Church Is More Global Than Ever. What Does That Mean for the Next Pope?
Pope Francis diversified the College of Cardinals more than any of his predecessors, shifting the balance of power away from ...
What's in a papal name? An agenda for the Catholic Church
When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after the conclave of March 2013, few ...
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As conclave begins, people around the world are betting on who the next pope will be
Bets on real-world events are becoming more common, and putting down some money on who will become the Catholic Church’s next ...