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Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church
The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...
Pope Francis funeral latest: Pontiff’s coffin sealed after 250,000 pay homage to head of Catholic Church
Pontiff’s coffin sealed after 250,000 pay homage to head of Catholic Church - Pope Francis’s coffin was sealed after a ...
Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal who is acting head of the Vatican?
The camerlengo will oversee the transition into the new papacy, including preparing the conclave that will select the next ...
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Archbishop of Canterbury resigned six months ago. We'll have a new pope before he's replaced.
A new archbishop will not only need to lead the British church but play a significant role in the Anglican Communion.
As it happened: Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church dies at 88
Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has confirmed. Follow our ...
Who Takes Over When Pope Dies? Catholic Church Hierarchy Explained
A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a ...
Merseyside man with an outside chance of being the next Pope
One Cardinal who could be in with an outside shot of becoming the most powerful figure in the Catholic church was born in ...
Who is running the Catholic Church in the absence of a pope?
Following the death or resignation of a pope, the camerlengo of the church, typically will take over as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church until a new pope is selected ...
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Did Pope Francis ever visit Rhode Island? A look at his time in the United States
The last time the head of the Catholic Church visited New England was in October 1979, when Pope John Paul II stopped in Massachusetts and presided over mass on Boston Common before traveling to ...