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Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates.

Newsweek · 2d

The Next Pope: Who Are The Frontrunners to Succeed Pope Francis?

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or shifting back toward conservatism.

USA Today · 2d

Who is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the new pope?

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been named the first ever pope from the U.S. and will go by the name Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV elected

CBS News on MSN · 2d

American Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, Leo XIV, by Catholic cardinals

On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as leader of the Catholic Church

Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

Time on MSN · 14h

How World Leaders Are Reacting to Pope Leo

Political figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election on Thursday, May 8, as Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Hailing from Chicago and a dual U.

Catholics around world embrace an American pope

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2d

Trump welcomes Catholic Church’s first American pope: ‘Such an honor’

President Donald Trump embraced Robert Prevost’s election as the Catholic Church‘s next pope. Prevost is the first U.S.-born pontiff in history. “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope,

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Catholics around the world embrace an American pope

To many, Pope Leo XIV seemed a different sort of American, a man who served the poor of Peru for decades, who spoke Spanish and Italian, and who was close to Pope Francis.

Yahoo · 1d

Election of American pope took Catholics by surprise

It's the first day on the job for the new leader of the Catholic Church! Cardinals elected Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope.

Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

Is Donald Trump Catholic? Can he be the next pope? Here's who's eligible, what's required

President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...

Who will be the next pope? A former Indianapolis Archbishop among possible candidates

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 72, appeared on several lists, including the BBC, New York Times and USA Today, predicting who may ...

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Who Will Be the Next Pope? A Visual Guide to the Conclave

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church casted their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key players and ...

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Who Could Be the Next Pope? These Are the Names to Know

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

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Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

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Heartbreak and acceptance for Philly’s Catholic Filipinos over pope

As Philadelphians and Catholics rejoiced at the announcement of the new pope, with his ties to Villanova University, among ...

FOX 10 Phoenix on MSN2d

Selection of Robert Prevost as Pope has Phoenix's Catholic community excited about the church's next chapter

The selection of American Robert Prevost as the next Pope has the Catholic community in Arizona buzzing with excitement.

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Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...

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