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Who are the cardinals who will choose the next pope?
Pope Francis chose 149 of the current members of the college, most of whom will help choose his successor as cardinal electors. Though cardinals over the age of 80 cannot vote in the conclave, they do participate in pre-conclave meetings, called general congregations, and can still have an influence over who is chosen.
There are currently 252 cardinals, 133 of whom are eligible and expected to vote in the conclave. They range in age from 45 to 99.
Over-80 cardinals, who cannot vote in the conclave, are lashing out at the Francis papacy, calling for change of course.
Of the 135 electors, more than 100, or nearly three-quarters, of the members of the college were appointed by Pope Francis, ...
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The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...
Cardinals are high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church whose main duties include advising, governing the Roman Curia, ...
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U.S. cardinals are taking on increased responsibilities, helping shape and shift Catholicism for the next generation. NBC ...
Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...
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A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demand the next pope adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
The last Italian pope died in 1978. Now, among the papal candidates ahead of next week’s conclave, there are several Italian contenders.
Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...
During the meeting, approximately 20 cardinals delivered addresses on “themes of particular relevance for the future of the ...
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