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Could an American Be the Next Pope? Here's Who Experts Say Might be the Top Contenders
In the wake of Pope Francis' death, many names have been thrown out for his potential successor — but experts believe that ...
10 US cardinals among those selecting Pope Francis’ successor
Ten U.S. cardinals are among those who will gather in Rome to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died Monday.
Pope Will Lie in State for Three Days Before Funeral on Saturday
President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...
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Pope Francis’s complicated relationship with the United States
After a tumultuous papacy, Pope Francis leaves the Chair of Peter with faithful American Catholics anticipating a return to orthodoxy.
Touched by Pope Francis: An artist, an ailing baby reflect big impact in small moments
Those touched − figuratively and literally − by Pope Francis, the "People's Pope," during his only visit to the U.S. reflect ...
Trump arrives in Rome for pope’s funeral; Ex-Rep. George Santos sentenced to prison
Ex-Rep. George Santos is sentenced on felony fraud charges and President Donald Trump travels to Rome to attend Pope Francis' ...
The next pope should be American
The Catholic Church faces a spiritual crisis in the United States, with an American pope potentially being the key to shaping ...
Who will be the next pope? How papal conclave history provides clues to new candidates
Here are some of the top candidates to succeed Pope Francis – and insightful clues from history that could show how papal ...
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Did Pope Francis ever visit Vermont? A look at his time in the United States
Pope Francis died Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Here's a look at his time in the United States, including if he ever ...
What Power Does the Pope Really Have Now?
The pope has moral authority over 1.4 billion Catholics. But experts say he may not change their minds on political issues.