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The Vatican Financial Mess Pope Francis Couldn’t Fix
The next pope will inherit a soaring deficit and culture of financial malpractice that Francis tried and failed to solve even ...
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis
There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.
The Vatican Faces a Defining Moment as Cardinals Prepare to Choose a New Pope
Cardinals meet to elect Pope Francis’ successor—will the Church continue his inclusive legacy or return to a more ...
Who could be next Pope? Conclave to name Francis' successor begins at Vatican
All 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s successor have arrived in Rome for the conclave. They will take their ...
The Vote for the Next Pope Is Also a Referendum on Francis
As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path ...
Who is Cardinal Tagle? The youthful 67-year-old tipped as a favourite to be the next Pope
Who is Cardinal Tagle? The youthful 67-year-old tipped as a favourite to be the next Pope - Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio ...
How is the next pope chosen? Vatican to begin selection of new pontiff
This is the most famous sign that a new pope has been elected. News organisations around the world will be watching live ...