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Newsweek on MSN · 48m

Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his priorities and vision for the Church.

Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates to be the next pope.

The New York Times · 12h

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the church,” rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church; together, they are known as the College of Cardinals. When a pope dies, the college chooses a successor.

New pope to be elected by conclave

What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.

Chicago Tribune · 1h

What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis. The conclave opened at the Vatican on Wednesday afternoon but a first round

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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 traditional path.

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Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

STORY: Cardinals continue to vote to elect a new pope following Francis’ death last month. While the secret election appears ...

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Blase Cupich, a former Rapid City bishop, will help elect the next pope: Who is he?

A former Rapid City bishop will be one of 133 cardinals who elect the next pope. Blase Cupich, 76, served as the bishop of ...

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Betting odds rise for one favorite to be next pope and succeed Pope Francis

Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...

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How the Divide Over Francis’ Legacy Is Shaping the Contest for Pope

As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path ...

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California’s LGBTQ+ community watches conclave and hopes Pope Francis’ progressive moves endure

LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...

Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis’ approach to Native people

What the world’s Indigenous Catholics don’t want to lose with the death of the first pontiff from the Southern Hemisphere: ...

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Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...

960 The Ref on MSN3h

Pope Francis dies: Second, third votes result in black smoke (live updates)

Mass was held in St. Peter’s Basilica hours before 133 cardinals began the conclave to select the man who will replace Pope ...

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