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Conclave: who are the likely contenders to succeed Pope Francis?

With the conclave to elect the new pope beginning in Vatican City on Wednesday, following the death of Francis I on 21 April, we look at the contenders from around the world to succeed him and become the 267th pope.

Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2025

Who will be the next pope? We asked AI chatbots and this is who they predicted will be elected

Cardinals are starting the next conclave to select the next pope on Wednesday. Here’s who AI has pegged as the potential successor to Pope Francis.

Euronews · May 6, 2025

Who Will Be Pope Francis' Successor? The Powerful Frontrunners Vying For The Papacy

Pope Francis's sudden death at 88 has ignited intense speculation about his successor and the future of the Catholic Church.

Latin Times · Apr 22, 2025

Vatican synod is opening the door a bit wider for Catholic women − but they’ve been knocking for more than 100 years

In 2021, Sister Nathalie Becquart became the first woman to vote at any Vatican meeting when Pope Francis appointed her undersecretary to the synod, a gathering of bishops whose second session opened on Oct. 2, 2024.

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2024