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Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff
A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...
Watch Live: Pope Francis' funeral underway as Vatican lays late pontiff to rest
The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.
Who will pick the next pope? Meet the cardinals voting in this year's conclave
The ancient process for selecting a new leader for the Catholic Church is shrouded in secrecy, but a look at the people who ...
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 ...
What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican's interim manager until a new pope is elected
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, will serve as the ...
‘Conclave’: Vatican insider and a Catholic author on Hollywood vs. reality
We asked two experts on the Roman Catholic church who have seen the movie whether it accurately depicts what will take place ...
Cardinals from around the globe convene at Vatican for third General Congregation
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that aims to alter how colleges and universities are accredited ...
Cardinal Accused of Hiding Priest Sex Abuse Will Help Close Pope Francis’ Casket
Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official ...