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For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as one of the two favorites to become the next pope, but he faces ...
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is a Vatican outsider, but his experience in a region sacred to three major religions may ...
President Trump shared an AI-generated photo of himself dressed as the pope just days after telling reporters that he'd "like ...
Catholics are African, increasing the chances of a Pope from that continent. While the Church is losing influence in Europe ...
It remains unclear whether the conclave will result in a leader aligned with Pope Francis' more progressive stance or a ...
Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries are eligible to elect a pope this week in the most geographically diverse ...