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1 of these cardinals could become new pope

Conclave Might Be Brief, Next Pope Must Be Open to All, Some Cardinals Say

Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told reporters April 29.

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One of these cardinals could become the new pope

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the characteristics necessary to become pope. After St. John Paul II broke the centurieslong Italian hold on the papacy in 1978, the field of contenders has broadened considerably.

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Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another

The Vatican says the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin on May 7. The date was chief on the agenda of cardinals holding informal meetings Monday

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Here are 11 cardinals with American ties who will cast votes for the next pope

Of the 135 electors, more than 100, or nearly three-quarters, of the members of the college were appointed by Pope Francis, ...

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American cardinals take on increased responsibilities and influence as Catholic church transitions

U.S. cardinals are taking on increased responsibilities, helping shape and shift Catholicism for the next generation. NBC ...

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Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...

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These are the cardinals from the U.S. and Canada participating in the conclave

Pope Francis during his pontificate appointed 108 of the 135 cardinal electors. There are 14 cardinals representing the United States and Canada — 10 from the United States and four from Canada. Here ...

How much does a Catholic Church cardinal make? The surprising salaries of the prelates

Cardinals are high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church whose main duties include advising, governing the Roman Curia, ...

Abuse survivors demand next pope enact zero-tolerance policy, identify cardinals with poor records

A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demand the next pope adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

National Catholic Register1h

Cardinal Who Chaired Medjugorje Commission Offers 4 Criteria for the Conclave

Italian Cardinal Camillo Ruini, who chaired the international commission investigating the authenticity of Medjugorje, has ...

National Catholic Reporter7h

LIVE UPDATES: Catholic Church at the crossroads

While there are those who want to back away from Francis' outreach there is one unalterable fact: When the world's Catholic ...

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Convicted Catholic cardinal drops bid to take part in conclave

A Catholic cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud has announced he won't take part in the conclave to choose a ...

National Catholic Register7h

2 Cardinal Electors, From Spain and Kenya, Will Not Attend Upcoming Conclave

Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, had stated at an April 29 press briefing that two cardinal electors ...

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Sexual abuse victims want a zero-tolerance pope to lead Catholic Church

Ahead of a gathering to elect a new pope, survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests have urged cardinals to choose ...

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