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Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal who is acting head of the Vatican?
The camerlengo will oversee the transition into the new papacy, including preparing the conclave that will select the next ...
The College of Cardinals, Explained
At last count there were 252 cardinals, of whom 141 were eligible to vote in a papal conclave (though there is no definitive ...
Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...
What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican's interim manager until a new pope is elected
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, will serve as the ...
Who Picks the Next Pope? The 135 Cardinals Who Make Up Papal Conclave
The papal conclave will be influenced by Pope Francis, whose picks to the College of Cardinals increased its geographic ...
Vatican prepares for Saturday funeral of Pope Francis, public viewing begins this week
The Catholic Church will bid farewell to Pope Francis this weekend as he is laid to rest in St. Peter's Square in a funeral.
Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully ...
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Cardinals converge in Rome as second General Congregation gathers 103 prelates
The second General Congregation of cardinals saw attendance nearly double to 103 prelates as they finalize preparations for ...