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Black smoke vs. white smoke: What does each mean during the papal conclave?
At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...
As Vatican staff take oath of secrecy for 2025 conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope
Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 ...
Who will be the next Pope? Key contenders emerge as Conclave begins
The eyes of the world on Vatican City, as 133 Cardinals, 108 of them appointed by Pope Francis, are set to convene to elect ...
A battle for the soul of the Catholic Church: What's at stake in conclave this week
And they will determine whether the adage "fat pope, thin pope" holds true or whether the next leader of the Catholic Church ...
The Church Is More Global Than Ever. What Does That Mean for the Next Pope?
“It’s the natural journey of the church,” said Cardinal Beniamino Stella, an Italian who was once a power player in the ...
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The Catholic Church faces an uncertain conclave with a crowded field of candidates
The cardinals have met in 12 general congregations, but they still do not know each other well and there are no clear ...
Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...
What's in a papal name? An agenda for the Catholic Church
When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after the conclave of March 2013, few ...