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How the Divide Over Francis’ Legacy Is Shaping the Contest for Pope
As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...
No matter who the next pope is, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’ − a sociologist explains
A Pew Research Center study conducted in 2024 found that for every American who converts to Catholicism, another 8.4 leave.