Successor to Pope Francis likely to be in his 70s
It’s one of the hardest jobs on the planet, requiring frequent international travel, overseeing a vast bureaucracy, and…
Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis’ approach to Native people
SIMOJOVEL, Mexico (AP) — At a recent service in the remote southern Mexican community of Simojovel, Catholic and…
Possible controversy averted: Vatican, archbishop clarify African cardinal’s conclave absence
VATICAN CITY // A potential “conclave controversy” was swiftly averted May 6 when confusion erupted over Kenyan Cardinal…
Picking the pontiff: from top papal contenders to placing bets • FRANCE 24 English
Picking the pontiff: from top papal contenders to placing bets • FRANCE 24 English The countdown is on…
Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy
The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the…
Vatican workers take oath of secrecy ahead of conclave
The Vatican support staff for the cardinals who will elect the successor to Pope Francis, from doctors to…
Fake Charlie Hebdo cover shows Zelenskyy exploiting Pope Francis’ death for cash
An alleged front cover from the French satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo is circulating online, mocking Ukrainian President…
Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators
John Sudworth North America correspondent MacPherson family Alexa MacPherson (left) was sexually abused from the age of three…
Vatican Laws: the legacy of Pope Francis’s constitutional reforms
The Buenos Aires-born Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the first Argentinian Pope when he adopted the role and moniker…
Pope Francis gave his remaining money to fund pasta factory at juvenile detention center
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Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. The support staff…
The Conclave Set for May 7 to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor
The conclave to elect the next pope will officially begin on May 7, with a two-day delay designed…