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Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?
When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected in 2013 as Pope Francis, he was a near total Vatican outsider. He had never been a ...
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Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor
Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...
The incredible salaries Catholic Church cardinals can earn when chosen by the Pope
Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...
How much does a Catholic Church cardinal make? The surprising salaries of the prelates
Cardinals are high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church whose main duties include advising, governing the Roman Curia, ...
Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death
VATICAN CITY – An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the ...
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 ...
Convicted Catholic cardinal drops bid to take part in conclave
A Catholic cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud has announced he won't take part in the conclave to choose a ...
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Cardinals gather for Pope Francis mourning mass at St Peter's Basilica
The world's Catholic cardinals gathered in St. Peter's Basilica on April 29, 2025 for a mass to mourn the passing of Pope ...