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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 ...
What's the geographic breakdown of the cardinals who will elect the new pope?
Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries will begin electing a pope this week in the most geographically diverse conclave in history ...
Agence France-Presse on MSN3h
Catholic Church's direction in the balance as conclave looms
Catholic cardinals will enter a sealed conclave this week to choose a new pope, with the Church's 1.4 billion members holding ...
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' ...
AllAfrica on MSN1h
Reform or Retreat? the Catholic Church in Africa After Pope Francis [analysis]
The Catholic church faces a fundamental question as it prepares to elect a new pope. That is, whether to go back to a monarchical papacy with its pomp and pageantry, or to build on the momentum begun ...
Global News - Inquirer.net on MSN2h
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 ...
Al Jazeera on MSN3h
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.
Chicago-area Catholics mark final day of mourning period for Pope Francis ahead of papal conclave
The College of Cardinals tasked with electing a new pope is preparing for the papal conclave this week. Voting cardinals have ...