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Francis, Pope

CBS News · 21h

Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates to be the next pope.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Who are contenders to succeed Pope Francis? A look at the leading candidates.

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod.

BBC on MSN · 6h

New pope should 'carry on legacy of Francis'

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic cardinals are locked in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City until a new pontiff is chosen.

Pope Francis, Conclave

The New York Times · 9h

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.

Cardinals meet to select Pope Francis’ successor

The conclave to vote for a new pope begins Wednesday, May 7. Around 130 red-robed cardinals from all over the world processed into St. Peter's Basilica to hold Mass ahead of the papal conclave — a centuries-old tradition through which a new head of the Catholic Church is elected.

The Washington Post · 1d

What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis

1hon MSN

Before Pope Francis died, this is where he directed his remaining money to go

Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...

20hon MSN

New Pope Update: Favorite Emerges to Replace Francis as Conclave Starts

As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, ...

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Pope Francis championed inclusion. LGBTQ Catholics hope a new pope will finish what he started.

Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.

15h

How makeup of cardinals changed under Pope Francis

Since the last conclave in 2013, the geographical makeup of cardinal electors has changed under Francis' leadership. NBC News ...

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Fact Check: Inverted cross near Pope Francis’ coffin was a Catholic symbol, not a satanic one

Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...

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Teva CEO Richard Francis on tariffs: Well positioned to maintain guidance despite duties

Richard Francis, Teva Pharma CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, any pharma ...

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Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. 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 ...

2h

Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Cardinals return for day 2 of voting in process to pick Pope Francis’ successor

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

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