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What should the next pope do? Four columnists weigh in.
The next pope should instead be a man who models mutual respect, intellectual humility and a spirit of wonder at God’s ...
A first American pope? Cardinal Robert Prevost's name comes up as a potential successor to Pope Francis
A U.S. bishop offers insight on why many think it's unlikely Catholic cardinals will break with more than two centuries of ...
The pope's salary: How does the pontiff get paid?
The Vatican is governed by the Holy See, which oversees stipends and allowances given to the leader of the Catholic church ...
Could there be an American pope? Here's a look at who is eligible
None of the 266 popes in history have been from America. But ten Americans are eligible to vote in the conclave to select the ...
Americans visiting Rome during conclave describe what they want in the next pope
American Catholics who traveled to Rome spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what they want the next pope to represent as they ...
New Pope Update: Favorite Emerges to Replace Francis as Conclave Starts
As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, ...
Election process for next pope commences with papal conclave | Live updates
The door to the Sistine Chapel closed as the cardinals begin the process of choosing the new pope. The conclave starting ...