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Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...
The United States is home to 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That's more than any other nation ...
President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost attended the Catholic Theological Union from 1977 until 1982, when he graduated with a master ...
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...
Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.
As the conclave to elect the next pope begins Wednesday at the Vatican, four candidates have emerged as clear ...
Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...