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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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Who Will Elect the Next Pope? 108 of 135 Cardinal Electors Were Appointed by Francis

The May 7 conclave reflects Pope Francis' efforts to diversify the College of Cardinals

USA TODAY on MSN · 19h

Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death

VATICAN CITY – An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held beginning on May 7 in the Sistine Chapel following the death of Pope Francis.

Religion News Service7h

Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor

Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...

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Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?

When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected in 2013 as Pope Francis, he was a near total Vatican outsider. He had never been a ...

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The incredible salaries Catholic Church cardinals can earn when chosen by the Pope

Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...

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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 ...

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Cardinals gather for Pope Francis mourning mass at St Peter's Basilica

The world's Catholic cardinals gathered in St. Peter's Basilica on April 29, 2025 for a mass to mourn the passing of Pope ...

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Cardinals discuss Church’s future challenges as Sistine Chapel preparations begin

During the meeting, approximately 20 cardinals delivered addresses on “themes of particular relevance for the future of the ...

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