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Who Are the Cardinals Selecting the Pope?
Cardinals from 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a new Pope in the most diverse conclave in history.
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 ...
Betting odds rise for one favorite to be next pope and succeed Pope Francis
Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...
Cardinals choosing the next pope have been offered a dossier on candidates – with a subtext
When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at the start of conclave, the process of electing a new pope, they ...
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 ...
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, ...
Cardinals gather in St. Peter’s Basilica for final Mass before conclave to choose new pope
Cardinals entered St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for a final Mass before the conclave to elect the successor to Pope ...
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 ...