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  • Published on 16:21 GMT

    Convicted cardinal wants to join the conclave to pick next Pope. What's going on?

    A convicted Cardinal who wants to be part of the conclave to pick the new pope is causing a stir. Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican, is insisting that he can participate in the upcoming conclave – the closed-door …

    Source: Firstpost - Center-right
  • Published on 08:19 GMT

    Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of faith and service in the Catholic Church

    VATICAN CITY: POPE Francis, the first Argentinian pope from the Global South, was elected on 13 March 2013. His service as the Bishop of Rome and the spiritual head of all Catholic Christians has marked a significant period in the Catholic Church’s life. …

    Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
  • Published on 02:26 GMT

    Meet the ‘papabile’: The likely contenders to become the next pope

    VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A diverse cast of cardinals gathering at the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral will soon turn to voting for his successor as head of the Catholic Church. Only a few are considered likely candidates for the papacy, or “papabile” in …

    Source: Religion News Service - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Will the next Pope be the first black pontiff in centuries?

    Here are the cardinal contenders for the position of the new Pope. Name: Luis Tagle Age: 67 Location: The Philippines Bio: Tagle initially planned to become a doctor, and has said he enrolled in seminary based on a “trick” by a young priest who told him he …

    Source: Cairns Post - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Pope Francis: The humble revolutionary who changed the Catholic church

    In stark contrast to his predecessors, he refused to stand on the customary platform above other archbishops and dressed in simpler vestments. Nco Dube|Published 55 minutes ago Copy to Clipboard AS SOMEONE who was born and raised Catholic but no longer …

    Source: Sunday Tribune - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    The 18 African cardinals who will decide who becomes the next pope

    18 Africans, including Ghana's Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, will be among the 135 cardinal electors who will gather to choose the next Pope, following the passing of Pope Francis. According to a report by the College of Cardinals, there are …

    Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    MATTERS ARISING: Could Besungu or Turkson make history as first African pope in 1,500 years?

    As the world mourns Pope Francis, the race to choose his successor begins behind closed doors. News of the pontiff’s death has cast a shadow over Rome and plunged 1.4 billion Catholics into nine days of mourning. While masses echo across continents and …

    Source: The Cable - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible contenders to succeed Pope Francis

    Open this photo in gallery:Faithful queue to enter St. Peter's Basilica to pay respects as Pope Francis lies in state, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025.Remo Casilli/Reuters They are known as the papabili, the cardinals – for they are always cardinals …

    Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    How Pope Francis redefined the Church’s ties with Africa 

    Thousands of miles from the Vatican, the death of Pope Francis is being mourned by millions of Catholics on the African continent. Francis, who was renowned for his liberal embrace of all groups of people and his vocal support for poor and marginalised …

    Source: St. Kitts Gazette - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Nigeria’s Okpaleke, 17 other Africans among cardinals to elect new Pope

    Nigeria’s Peter Cardinal Okpaleke and other 17 Africans are among the 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next new Pope. Nevertheless there are 252 cardinals, but only 135 cardinals have voting status and are eligible to vote for the next Pope when the …

    Source: Daily Post - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    18 Africans among cardinals to elect new Pope

    A total of 18 Africans are among the 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next Pope. Though there are 252 cardinals, only 135 cardinals have voting status and are eligible to vote for the next Pope when the conclave begins. Europe has the highest number, …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    In His 47 Trips, Pope Drew Close to World’s Peripheries

    April 22, 2025 // Vatican VATICAN CITY (CNS) – When he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio had said he always tried to avoid traveling, “Because I’m a homebody.” As Pope Francis, he was anything but. In his 12 years as …

    Source: Today's Catholic - Indiana - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition

    ROME — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pontiff, who remains conscious, received “ …

    Source: The Grand Island Independent - Nebraska - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    In Richmond, faithful reflect on legacy of Pope Francis

    This is a part of our breaking news coverage of Pope Francis' death. Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond celebrated a noontime Mass at the cathedral in remembrance of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, who led the …

    Source: Richmond Times Dispatch - Virginia - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    Who could succeed Pope Francis as pope?

    VATICAN CITY — A day after Pope Francis died of a stroke, debates over who might follow him as the pontiff had already started. The process to select a new pope itself is done in secrecy, with the ballots of each vote, whether one is chosen or not, are …

    Source: WFTV - Florida - Pending
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    What happens next after Pope Francis' death? How papal selection process works, names of potential successors

    By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Cardinals attend the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, before they enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be, on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, …

    Source: The Christian Post - Washington D.C. - Right-wing
  • Published on 07:25 GMT

    Papal: Cardinal Ameyu votes

    Archbishop of Juba, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mullah is among 18 cardinals from Africa,  part of College of Cardinal of the Conclave, to participate in electing the next Pope. This followed the death of Pope Francis, on Monday 21st April 2025, which marked the …

    Source: Number One Citizen Daily - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    Who will be the next pope? Here are some potential candidates

    With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church enters a solemn yet pivotal moment in its 2,000-year history: the election of a new pope. As cardinals from across the globe prepare to enter the secretive Sistine Chapel conclave, the question dominating …

    Source: TV47 - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    After Pope Francis' death, debates begin over his successor

    As cardinals from around the world start to gather in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral, conversations are already beginning over his likely successor. It's difficult to know how the 135 cardinals eligible to vote in the highly secretive elections — …

    Source: WBAA Public Radio - Indiana - Public Broadcaster

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  • Published on April 24, 2025 - 09:34 GMT

    Trump task force pledges to ‘end anti-Christian bias’

    (MENAFN) The White House has established a task force to address alleged anti-Christian bias within federal agencies, instructing government employees to report instances of discrimination against Christians. The task force, named the Task Force to …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 20:43 GMT

    An Atheist’s Perspective on Modern Religion

    Author Padraig Houlahan challenges conventional beliefs in his latest book. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Padraig Houlahan’s “Through Atheist Eyes: An Atheist’s Views on Modern Society and Religious Belief” …

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