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The conclave to choose the next pope will be the most geographically diverse in history

There is no rule that cardinals electing a new pope vote a certain way according to their nationality or region. But understanding their makeup in geographic terms can help explain some of their priorities as they open the conclave Wednesday to choose a new leader of the 1.

The Independent on MSN · 4h

Conclave: Inside the secret election to choose the next Pope

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has chosen a date to elect its new leader, in a process virtually unchanged in 800 years.The system is known as the ‘Papal Conclave,’ and is a democratic process with a strong emphasis on working through multiple rounds of voting until a clear consensus emerges.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Cardinals preparing to choose the next pope

Cardinals of the Roman Catholic church from around the world are gathering in Vatican City to prepare to choose the successor of Pope Francis.

Catholics mark end of Pope Francis mourning period

The Independent on MSN · 4h

Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church

Four frontrunners have emerged as the most likely contenders known as papabile to succeed Pope Francis but at least a dozen others are in strong contention

NBC News on MSN · 20h

Cardinal who embraced Philippines’ gay Catholics could be the Francis continuity candidate for pope

On a balmy night outside Manila’s Baclaran church, Gerald Concepcion, 32, and his fellow devotees were decorating a float of the Virgin Mary with fragrant lilies and pink carnations.

Yahoo · 5h

Catholics mark end of Pope Francis mourning period ahead of conclave

Sunday marked the end of the official nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis. Chicago-area Catholics spoke about his legacy and their hopes for a new pope as the papal conclave is set to begin this week.

Trump posts AI image of himself as Pope

ABC News on MSN · 8h

Catholic community reacts to Trump's AI image of himself as the pope

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope. The post has since received criticism from some members of the Catholic community.

Variety on MSN · 1d

Trump Posts AI-Generated Image of Himself Dressed as the Pope

President Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as the leader of the Catholic Church, coming as the Vatican’s conclave to select the next pope is set to commence next week. On Friday evening,

The Washington Post · 1d

Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope ahead of the papal conclave

President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues and just days before the conclave to elect his successor is set to begin.

Al Jazeera on MSN4h

Who are the main contenders to be the next pope?

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis' approach to Native people

He and his wife, Crecencia López, don't know who the next pope will be, but they hope he's someone who shares Francis' ...

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Cardinals could pick Filipino Tagle, 'Asian Francis', as next pope

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the "Asian Francis" because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...

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Pope Francis left unfinished business after 12 years. 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 ...

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Next Pope Update: New Favorite Emerges to Replace Francis

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has replaced Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin as the new favorite to become the next pope ...

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Before a new pope, a tug-of-war for the soul of the Catholic Church

As cardinals from Myanmar to Malta ready themselves for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn ...

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Bishops in African say they don’t want a Pope like Francis; we want a Pope like Christ

As cardinals prepare to meet in a conclave at the Vatican to elect a new pope, Catholic bishops in Cameroon and around Africa ...

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How will the next pope change the Catholic Church?

Pope Benedict was an ardent defender of Catholic traditions. Pope Francis, who died Monday, chose a more liberal direction.

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Phoenix bishop says this kind of pope is what the church needs: 'I don't want us to go backward'

Cardinals will begin picking a new Roman Catholic leader on May 7. Here's what Bishop John Dolan says about the conclave ...

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