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When will a new pope be chosen? Here's what to know about timeline of the papal conclave
A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...
The College of Cardinals, Explained
At last count there were 252 cardinals, of whom 141 were eligible to vote in a papal conclave (though there is no definitive ...
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 ...
Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope College of Cardinals’ Meeting
Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi arrives for a college of cardinals’ meeting at the Vatican, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP ...
4 of the 10 U.S. cardinals voting in the conclave have Wisconsin ties. Where do they stand?
Wisconsin ties will vote in the papal conclave. None are likely candidates to become the next pope, but nothing is certain.
US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin
Cardinal Roger Mahony has repeatedly apologized for his handling of clerical sexual abuse in Los Angeles. In 2013, internal ...
University of Kentucky, ahead of House settlement, approves board to help navigate change
The University of Kentucky's athletics committee approved the creation of a new board Thursday to help the school adapt to ...