16 papabile: Who could be the next Pope?
With Pope Francis’ future uncertain, speculation swirls around 16 prominent cardinals from around the world seen as potential successors, each bringing diverse…
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133 cardinals to begin conclave to elect new pope
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals — most of them appointed by the late Pope Francis and with an average age of 70 — are set to gather in the Sistine…
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Proof of Tagle’s pastoral guidance found ‘lacking’
As Cardinal Tagle emerges as a possible papal contender, critics question his role in addressing clerical abuse in the Philippines, citing the removal of key…
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Filipinos urged to pray as conclave begins
Senator Bong Go urges Filipinos to pray for the cardinal-electors ahead of the May 7 papal conclave in Vatican City, where 133 cardinals will elect the next…
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Like a holy Houdini
Touching, sure — but how logical is it to put a man fresh from Siberian exile in charge of the Catholic Church, only for him to do what no real pope has dared:…
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Workers install chimney for conclave
A total 133 cardinals eligible to elect a new pope will begin voting in secret on 7 May.
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Italy bill requires parental approval for sex education classes
When sexual education is taught in Italy, it ‘tends to focus solely on the biological aspects’
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Cardinals recognize right to vote of all Cardinal electors in conclave
The College of Cardinals announces that all 133 Cardinal electors participating in the upcoming conclave have the right to vote for the new Pope.
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Cardinals ask faithful to pray for their discernment for new Pope
The College of Cardinals has requested that all Catholics pray for them, so that they may listen the Holy Spirit as they discern whom to choose as the next…
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Pope Francis: ‘Gossip destroys professionalism’
Pope Francis warned administrators that their work could take a downward spiral into mediocrity, gossip and bureaucratic squabbling if they forget that theirs…
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Cardinals set for conclave, hope for quick vote
Cardinals gathered for intensified discussions ahead of the May 7 conclave to elect a new pope. Focused on Vatican finances, their seventh closed-door meeting…
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Vatican names Tagle to key conclave post
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has been selected by lottery to assist in preparations for the upcoming papal conclave starting 7 May, alongside Cardinals Marx and…
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Meet the youngest cardinals voting in the 2025 papal conclave
As the conclave begins on 7 May to elect Pope Francis’ successor, five of the youngest cardinal-electors — including a 45-year-old from Ukraine — highlight the…
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Cardinal Tagle to assist Camerlengo in conclave preparations
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been chosen by lottery for a rotating post to assist the Camerlengo, or caretaker of the papal household, in preparations for…
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Abuse scandal in focus in search of new pope
As the Vatican prepares for the conclave to elect a new pope, cardinals identify the Church’s sexual abuse crisis as a critical challenge. Advocates demand…
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Vatican closes Sistine Chapel ahead papal conclave
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis’ death; the gathering is expected to begin between 6 and…
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Trump, Prince William stir reactions with funeral attire at Pope Francis' rites
Non-Catholic leaders' choice of blue suits at Vatican funeral prompts debate over tradition, respect, and protocol
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