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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.

Newsweek · 3d

The Next Pope: Who Are The Frontrunners to Succeed Pope Francis?

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or shifting back toward conservatism.

USA Today · 3d

Who is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the new pope?

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been named the first ever pope from the U.S. and will go by the name Leo XIV.

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CNN · 4h

A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church

I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my short conversation with Cardinal Robert Prevost, I could tell he was a good listener,

CBS News on MSN · 3d

American Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, Leo XIV, by Catholic cardinals

On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.

USA TODAY on MSN · 11h

How Pope Leo XIV may lead church and navigate an increasingly vocal Catholic right in US

The historic election of Pope Leo XIV as the first U.S.-born pope is already upending an earlier calculus about U.S. conservative opposition to reform.

Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

ABC11 on MSN12m

Cary pastor reflects on significance of US-born Pope at first Sunday Mass since conclave

The faithful gathered for Sunday Mass for the first time since Chicago native Robert Prevost was selected as the next pontiff. His election marks a meaningful new chapter for the church nationwide.

Is Donald Trump Catholic? Can he be the next pope? Here's who's eligible, what's required

President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...

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Who Will Be the Next Pope? A Visual Guide to the Conclave

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church are casting their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key ...

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Trump welcomes Catholic Church’s first American pope: ‘Such an honor’

President Donald Trump embraced Robert Prevost’s election as the Catholic Church‘s next pope. Prevost is the first U.S.-born ...

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Who Could Be the Next Pope? These Are the Names to Know

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

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Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

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Why the next pope's name could indicate what's ahead for the Catholic Church

The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St ...

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Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...

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