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Who will succeed Pope Francis? Possible front-runners from Asia, Africa, Europe
Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...
Catholic community reacts to Trump's fake image of himself as pope
President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope. The post has since received criticism ...
Fact Check: Inverted cross near Pope Francis’ coffin was a Catholic symbol, not a satanic one
Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...
How Pope Francis shaped the papal conclave to reflect a changing church
For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...
Trump downplays AI pope image: ‘The Catholics loved it’
President Trump on Monday downplayed the criticism over an AI image of him as the pope that was shared by the White House ...
Meet Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, a Top Contender to Succeed Pope Francis
The papal conclave—the election of the next Pope—is set to begin on May 7, and will see 133 cardinals gather to vote.
On Tango, and Lasting Marriage: By Pope Francis
Luis Tagle: Known as the “Asian Francis”, Cardinal Tagle of the Philippines is considered to be a contender in the mold of ...
The last pope? An ominous ancient prophecy resurfaces after Pope Francis death.
The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's ...