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How U.S. Catholics see the role of the Church and the pope in their lives — CBS News poll
Most U.S. Catholics say they rely on the pope and the Church's teachings for difficult moral questions, this is particularly ...
AP PHOTOS: Day 1 of the conclave at the Vatican to pick the next pope
Catholic cardinals from around the world gathered in the Vatican on Wednesday for the start of the conclave, the ...
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 ...
How the Catholic Church Will Choose a New Pope
White smoke will soon rise again from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling a new era of leadership in the Catholic Church — ...
Watch Live Chimney Cam: Vatican conclave Casts First Vote to Elect New Pope
All eyes are on the chimney over the Sistine Chapel for signs of white smoke that will herald the election of a new pope.
Why the next pope's name could indicate what's ahead for the Catholic Church
The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St ...
The Church Is More Global Than Ever. What Does That Mean for the Next Pope?
“It’s the natural journey of the church,” said Cardinal Beniamino Stella, an Italian who was once a power player in the ...
Local Catholic Church reacts to conclave
People around the world are waiting for the new Pope to be selected. Monsignor Scott Friend of Blessed Sacrament Catholic ...
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Filipino pope could revive priestly vocations in Catholic bastion
As cardinals gather in the Vatican to elect a new pope -- with a Filipino among the favourites -- the church in Asia's most ...
Catholic Africans Hope For A Black Pope, But See It As A Distant Possibility
With at least three African cardinals in the running to become the next Pope, African Catholics are excited, but remain ...
Conclave live: Cardinals set for more talks after black smoke signals no pope chosen on first day
Cardinals set for more talks after black smoke signals no pope chosen on first day - The smoke signals that the 133 cardinals ...