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A week before the conclave who are the cardinals tipped to be the next pope?

The conclave to elect the new pope begins on 7 May and while there are no officials candidates for the post, some cardinals are considered 'papabile,' or possessing the characteristics necessary to become pope.

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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.

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‘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

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Doves, Deaths And Rations: Papal Elections Over Time

Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan conditions and were even locked up so long that some of them died.

International Business Times

Why Prince William "Stepped in" for King Charles at Pope Francis's Funeral, According to a Royal Expert

The seating plan was described as a "master plan" of "big egos."

Marie Claire

'He inspired me to be brave' - Polish LGBTQ+ community and non-believers on Pope Francis

Pope Francis will be associated by many of the faithful with his support for marginalised groups. This approach - while converging with the Gospel in the most profound way - was not much reflected in the conservative teachings of the Church in Poland.

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They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis' funeral

They came from around the world to rejoice in the naming of the first millennial saint, but they ended up bidding farewell to Pope Francis instead

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How the late Pope Francis’s funeral will unfold

Here is exactly what will happen leading up to and during the late Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Who is attending Pope Francis’s funeral?

Dozens of heads of state – some of whom had better relations with the pope than others – will be in attendance.

Al Jazeera

Pope Francis’s funeral to be less costly than his predecessors’

Francis cultivated a humble image, opting for a modest rather than lavish lifestyle.

Al Jazeera

Francis: How will pontiff’s funeral differ from those held for predecessors?

Pope Francis introduced changes to the papal funeral rites in 2024 which were aimed at simplifying the ceremonies.

Evening Standard

How Pope Francis’ funeral will be different from those held for predecessors

Pope Francis introduced changes to simplify papal funeral rites last year

The Independent UK

Pope Francis’s funeral is loaded with potential for diplomatic awkwardness

Saturday’s event will feature leaders who would not usually appear in the same room

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Pope Francis’ funeral including date and TV timings

Pope Francis’ funeral will mark the first such ceremony for an incumbent pope since the passing of John Paul II in 2005

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Married couple say seeing Francis ‘significant’ having first met at papal event

Patrick and Alice Gavigan, from Leixlip, Co Kildare, are on holiday in Rome and said the experience felt surreal.

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King Charles Isn’t Allowed To Attend The Pope’s Funeral, Prince William Is Going In His Place

A royal expert said King Charles was not allowed to attend Pope Francis’ funeral and would have his son and heir to the throne Prince William represent him.

Al Jazeera

What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis

Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church’s late pontiff.

Evening Standard

Cardinal Peter Turkson: A contender to be the first black pope in modern times

With Pope Francis's passing, focus turns to Cardinal Peter Turkson, who is a leading candidate in the upcoming papal election

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Euronews

Papal exit offers rare diplomatic chance for global peace

With global tensions running high and world leaders gather en masse to pay their respects, Pope Francis’ funeral is shaping up to be one of the most significant international summits of the year.

Fortune

The new leader of the Catholic Church will inherit a financial mess that Pope Francis spent much of his reign trying to fix

Pope Francis said that for his spiritual message to be credible, the Vatican’s finances had to be credible as well.

The Conversation

Who will the next pope be? Here are some top contenders

The death of Pope Francis this week marks the end of a historic papacy and the beginning of a significant transition for the Catholic Church. As the faithful around the world mourn his passing, attention now turns to the next phase: the election of a new pope.

Euronews

Sistine Chapel closes for conclave: What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions.

Euronews

New papal burial rites established at Pope Francis' request

Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.

Euronews

Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?

Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year's conclave?

The Independent UK

Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?

Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next pope

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