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Conclave set to begin Wed. to elect new pope

BBC on MSN · 1h

Cardinals from across the world gather in the Vatican to elect new pope

The cardinals have gathered in Vatican City to choose the 267th pope. St Peter, regarded as the first pope, was elected around 30AD. In the morning, cardinals will take part in a mass in St Peter’s Basilica. Later, in the afternoon, the cardinals will walk in a procession along the Via delle Fondamenta to the Sistine Chapel.

Associated Press News · 15m

Live updates: The conclave to elect the next pope is set to begin

Catholic cardinals will gather inside the Vatican for their closed-door conclave to elect the next supreme pontiff following the death of Pope Francis.

Arise News · 22m

Vatican Switches Off Mobile Signals Ahead of Conclave to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor

The conclave, to elect a new pope, is set to begin under strict secrecy, with mobile signals cut in Vatican City on Tuesday.

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Who will be the next Pope? Leading contenders to replace Francis as secretive Conclave begins & all eyes on Vatican

WITH the conclave set to gather to choose the next pope, all eyes turn to the Vatican. Cardinals from across the world have arrived in the holy city ahead of the historic event, which will

USA Today · 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.

The Indianapolis Star · 11h

Who will be the next pope? A former Indianapolis Archbishop among possible candidates

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 72, appeared on several lists, including the BBC, New York Times and USA Today, predicting who may become the next pope.

23mon MSN

Leaks could threaten the conclave. This is how the Vatican will ensure the vote remains secret

While the world continues to mourn Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday, preparations are underway to secure ...

6hon MSN

The Vatican Financial Mess Pope Francis Couldn’t Fix

The next pope will inherit a soaring deficit and culture of financial malpractice that Francis tried and failed to solve even ...

16 potential successors to Pope Francis

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

6hon MSN

Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

17hon MSN

As Vatican staff take oath of secrecy for 2025 conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope

Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 ...

3h

The Vote for the Next Pope Is Also a Referendum on Francis

As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path ...

2hon MSN

Who is Cardinal Tagle? The youthful 67-year-old tipped as a favourite to be the next Pope

Who is Cardinal Tagle? The youthful 67-year-old tipped as a favourite to be the next Pope - Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio ...

11hon MSN

Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?

When the conclave's cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo's frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the ...

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