17 h. ago Cardinal Parolin, Leader of Papal Conclave, Is Also a Top Candidate

Cardinals have talked about Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, as someone who could have a steady, bureaucratic hand on the church’s wheel.

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18 h. ago These Contentious Issues Could Determine Who Becomes the Next Pope

As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor, they are facing debates over whether the church most needs change or constancy.

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38 h. ago Who Is Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, a Possible Contender for the Next Pope?

A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around the world.

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41 h. ago There’s Never Been a Pope From the U.S. Could Cardinal Prevost Change That?

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, has spent the bulk of his career outside the United States. Supporters say he represents a “dignified middle of the road.”

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53 h. ago Clergy abuse survivors release report on cardinals who could be elected pope

The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.

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4 d. ago Convicted cardinal announces he won't be part of conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor

Cardinal Angelo Becciu, 76, announced Tuesday that he will not take place in the conclave to select the next pope following the death of Pope Francis.

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4 d. ago Cardinal Dolan gives inside look into conclave, Holy Spirit's role in selecting a new pope

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, provides an inside look into what goes on during conclave in the Catholic church.

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4 d. ago Cardinal Who Threatened to Crash the Conclave Now Says He Won’t

The Vatican said that Francis had stripped a convicted cardinal, Angelo Becciu, of his right to vote for the next pope. Cardinal Becciu maintains his innocence but said he would sit this one out.

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6 d. ago Cardinal Vincent Nichols expects a 'mood of reflection' at his first conclave

As he prepares to enter the seclusion of a conclave to elect a new pope, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, reflects on diversity and sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

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6 d. ago Pope Francis' tomb opens to visitors at Roman basilica, as 200K attend special Mass at St Peter's Square

Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to visitors at St. Mary Major Basilica.

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6 d. ago Cardinals Are Maneuvering Before Conclave To Elect Francis’ Successor

Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.

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8 d. ago Retired Archbishop of LA Cardinal Mahony to witness sealing of Pope Francis' coffin

Retired Archbishop of LA Cardinal Mahony to witness sealing of Pope Francis' coffin  NBC4 Los Angeles

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8 d. ago Cardinal Roger Mahony, Accused of Hiding Sex Abuse, Will Help Close Pope Francis’ Casket

Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official role in the ceremonies around Francis’ funeral.

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9 d. ago Mourners Pay Respect to Pope Francis as Cardinals Fine Tune Funeral Plans

The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda and to decide on the logistics of mourning for Francis were gathering pace.

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9 d. ago 5 quotes from Cardinal Robert Sarah, a favorite among conservatives to succeed Pope Francis

Conservatives cite Cardinal Robert Sarah's comments on defying woke gender ideology and remembering the West's Christian roots after Pope Francis' death.

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1 week ago After Pope Francis’ Death, Cardinal Timothy Dolan Heads to Rome

Timothy M. Dolan is one of 10 cardinals from the United States who will have a vote in the ritual that will determine the next pope.

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1 week ago Pope Francis’ body is transferred to St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing

Catholic cardinals performed the ritual ceremony on Wednesday to transfer Pope Francis’ body to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public viewing.

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1 week ago Pope Francis live updates: General congregation of cardinals begins Tuesday

Live updates on Pope Francis.

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1 week ago What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

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1 week ago Explainer: The Catholic Church's Process for the Death of a Pope and the Election of a New One

The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing of ballots with a needle and thread after they're counted, and then burning them to produce either the white or black smoke to signal if there's a new leader for the world's 1.3 billion Catholics. The post Explainer: The Catholic Church’s Process for the Death of a Pope and the Election of a New One appeared first on Breitbart.

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