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Who are the cardinals who will choose the next pope?
Pope Francis chose 149 of the current members of the college, most of whom will help choose his successor as cardinal electors. Though cardinals over the age of 80 cannot vote in the conclave, they do participate in pre-conclave meetings, called general congregations, and can still have an influence over who is chosen.
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Turkson and Sarah: the charismatic cardinals who could become the first African PopeCatholics are African, increasing the chances of a Pope from that continent. While the Church is losing influence in Europe ...
Will the adage 'fat pope, thin pope' bear out as cardinals pick a successor to Pope Francis in the May 7 conclave?
Of the 135 electors, more than 100, or nearly three-quarters, of the members of the college were appointed by Pope Francis, ...
Cardinals are high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church whose main duties include advising, governing the Roman Curia, ...
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The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...
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Some cardinals hope for a short conclave as they narrow in on candidatesCardinals meeting ahead of the conclave also discussed Vatican finances and Cardinal Becciu’s withdrawal from the election of ...
Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...
Soon, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri said, the cardinal proto deacon will announce to the Church and the world the “‘gaudium magnum ...
Italian Cardinal Camillo Ruini, who chaired the international commission investigating the authenticity of Medjugorje, has ...
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U.S. cardinals are taking on increased responsibilities, helping shape and shift Catholicism for the next generation. NBC ...
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