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Could an American pope be waiting in the wings? Experts weigh in
With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on ...
No pope named as black smoke rises on papal conclave's first day: May 7 recap
Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...
New pope should 'carry on legacy of Francis'
The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic ...
Nigerian priest in Dallas seeks godly choice for Pope: "It's not just about where that person is coming from"
Father Jovita Okoli said he refuses to surrender to speculation about who will become pope, even as candidates from his ...
The pope's salary: How does the pontiff get paid?
The Vatican is governed by the Holy See, which oversees stipends and allowances given to the leader of the Catholic church ...
Norfolk Catholic schoolchildren on their hopes for the next pope
The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic ...
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
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 ...