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‘Papabile’ of the Day: Cardinal Luis Antonio “Chito” Tagle

Apr 30
John L. Allen Jr.

‘Papabile’ of the Day: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost

May 1
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Brian F. O'Byrne and Ralph Fiennes in the movie "Conclave". (Credit: Focus Features via AP.)

Stories on intrigue and secret plots will continue until the Conclave

Apr 30
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Then Archbishop Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani in Lima, Peru on Jan. 18, 2001. (Credit: AP.)

Cardinals face litmus test on abuse ahead of conclave

Apr 30
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African Catholics say Pope Francis is ‘at the heart’ of the continent

Pope Francis kisses the feet of South Sudan’s president, Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar on April 11, 2019. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

African Catholics say Pope Francis is ‘at the heart’ of the continent

May 1
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Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda. (Credit: Diocese of Mamfe.)

Shadow of Pope Francis looms large over Plenary of Cameroon bishops

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‘Papabile’ of the Day: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost

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A wooden statue of a prengant woman in front of Amazonian members outside the Vatican on Oct. 19, 2019. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Amazonian Rite’s proposition will include suggestion for ordination of women deacons and married men

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