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'I'd like to be Pope': Donald Trump reveals desire to lead Catholic Church ahead of Vatican papal conclave

The spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics will be elected from the College of Cardinals next week

Evening Standard

Abuse survivors demand next pope enact zero-tolerance policy, identify cardinals with poor records

A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse are demanding that cardinals entering the conclave will pick a pope who will adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse

The Independent UK

Who Is Peter Turkson? Ghanaian Cardinal Gains Ground Among Crypto Bettors As Papal Favorite

Cardinal Peter Turkson is rising as a strong contender to succeed Pope Francis, at least among crypto bettors on Polymarket who believe he will bring a breath of fresh air to the Vatican.

International Business Times

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'Pope Trump' Talks, US President's Joke Triggers Criticism: 'Sense Of Entitlement'

President Trump on Tuesday joked that he would like to succeed Pope Francis, and Sen. Lindsey Graham seconded the motion, but their jokes are now facing increasing backlash from X users who called out the "disturbing" and "offensive" manner in which the Republican leaders approached the topic on the next…

International Business Times

One of these cardinals could become the new pope

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile.”

The Independent UK

Vatican issues 'sede vacante' postage stamps valid until a new pope is elected

Vatican post offices and selected collectors’ shops started selling this week special stamps marking the period between Pope Francis' death and the election of his successor

The Independent UK

Filipino Cardinal, The 'Asian Francis', Is Papal Contender

Asia's front-runner for the papacy, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines is a charismatic moderate often dubbed the "Asian Francis".

International Business Times

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Pietro Parolin, Career Diplomat Leading Race To Be Pope

A seasoned diplomat who worked with Pope Francis for 12 years, Cardinal Pietro Parolin is well-known in Rome and abroad, and a serious contender to be the next pontiff.

International Business Times

Cuban Court Revokes Parole Of Two Prominent Dissidents

Cuba's Supreme Court said Tuesday it had revoked the parole of opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer who was released under a landmark deal Havana struck with former US President Joe Biden.

International Business Times

Giro d'Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican's walls in homage to Pope Francis

It could very well be the biggest sporting event ever held inside the walls of the Vatican

The Independent UK

Giro d’Italia to pay tribute to Pope Francis with stage start in Vatican City

The Italian grand tour begins in Albania on 9 May

The Independent UK

Who are the Italian cardinals in the race to succeed Pope Francis?

In an increasingly global Catholic Church, an Italian pope is still possible — but not probable.

Euronews

Cardinals meet under media spotlight ahead of conclave

Cardinals gathered at the Vatican on Tuesday ahead of next week's conclave to elect a new pope, following Monday’s announcement of the schedule.

Euronews

Who is Angelo Becciu? Disgraced cardinal withdraws from papal conclave

Once-powerful Vatican official Cardinal Angelo Becciu has formally withdrawn from participating in the conclave to elect a new pope

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Euronews

Controversial Cardinal Becciu won't join conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor

The cardinal, who was convicted of embezzlement in 2023 by a Vatican court of first instance, decided not to attend the proceedings after days of controversy.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Cardinal Angelo Becciu? Why Did Pope Francis Ban Him From Attending Vatican Conclave?

Becciu who once a leading papal conteder is the first cardinal in modern history to be tried and convicted by the Vatican's criminal court.

International Business Times

Convicted Cardinal Confirms He Will Sit Out Conclave

Angelo Becciu, an Italian cardinal convicted of embezzlement and stripped of his privileges by Pope Francis, confirmed Tuesday he will not take part in the conclave to elect a new Catholic leader.

The Independent UK

Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope

The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope

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The Independent UK

The next pope will inherit Pope Francis' mixed legacy with Indigenous people

Whoever succeeds Pope Francis will inherit his momentous and controversial legacy of relations with Indigenous people throughout the Americas

The Conversation

Language of peace: why talk of ‘making deals’ rather than ‘reaching agreements’ is not helpful

Upon returning to the US after his symbolically powerful meeting with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, President Donald Trump told reporters: “I think [Zelensky] wants to make a deal.” He also called for the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, to “sit down and sign the…

The Guardian - US

‘Maga Catholics’ are gaining ground in the US. Now their sight is set on the Vatican

Conservative US Catholics like Steve Bannon look to win ‘war that lasts decades’ with pope antithetical to Francis

The Independent UK

Disgraced cardinal formally withdraws from participation in conclave

The decision came as preparations get underway for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis

Euronews

Funeral etiquette: Was Trump's blue suit a diplomatic and fashion blunder at pope's funeral?

Trump arrived at Pope Francis' funeral wearing a blue suit and a light blue tie, standing out in a sea of black. Did he break Vatican protocol?

Al Jazeera

Vatican says conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7

A total of 135 cardinals from across the world, all below the age of 80, are eligible to take part in the secret vote.

The Guardian - UK

Conclave to elect new pope to start on 7 May, Vatican says

More than a hundred Roman Catholic cardinals will meet at Sistine Chapel to decide church’s next leader

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