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Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church

Pontiff makes first papal visit to country as he starts 11-day tour that will also include stops in Cameroon and Angola

The Guardian - UK

Anti-Popes, 1,000-day stand-offs and a challenge to personal hygiene: Quirky facts about the Conclave

The secret election to choose a new Pope has been going on for centuries

The Independent UK

Who are the main contenders to be the next pope?

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

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From the longest conclave to anti-popes: 10 fun facts about the secret voting to elect a pope

“Conclave,” the film may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of historical trivia

The Independent UK

Lobbying for next pope heats up, with outcome less predictable than ever

Francis sought to lower age profile and broaden spread of college of cardinals and for most it is their first conclave

The Guardian - UK

Is the Catholic church ready for its first African Pope?

As world leaders gather in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, many Catholics are wondering if the church could soon elect its first black pope. With Africa home to one in five Catholics, the idea of a pope from the continent is gaining ground.

Radio France Internationale

Africans Eye A Pope From Among Their Own

In 2010, Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson said he was not ready to become pope -- and that the Catholic Church might not be either.

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Who Is In Line To Be The Next Pope, How Are They Chosen & Was The Film Conclave Accurate?

It’s kind of like choosing a school captain but a lot cuntier.

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Church leaders speak glowingly of 'Aussie-like' Pope

Australian Catholics are mourning and remembering Pope Francis as a man of simple piety who gave them hope for the church's future, after his death aged 88.

AAP

George Pell’s political legacy: why the Catholic warrior ultimately lost on marriage equality, climate and abortion

Unquestionable power within the church and an ability to bend the ear of conservative politicians could not stave off progress on issues the cardinal saw as threats

The Guardian - AU

Cardinal George Pell is dead — what his legacy is depends on who you talk to

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the death of George Pell has come as a shock for many, but a clergy abuse survivor who started a petition to have Cardinal Pell defrocked in 2020 says the news will spark mixed emotions.

ABC News

Yes, Britain is secular – but would we benefit from more holy days?

For centuries, 22 August marked a day to celebrate one of our bravest saints… who was also a dog. Hilarity aside, what happened to that and similar holy days once celebrated by all? Tom Ough speaks to the Reverend Richard Coles and other experts on whether we ought to bring…

The Independent UK

Think 2022 is bad? Here's why 536 was 'the worst year to be alive'

The last few years have been difficult, but this expert says there have been times when the world's population had to deal with even more devastating events.

ABC News

How does the COVID-19 pandemic compare to the worst years in human history?

In 2020, our way of life was turned on its head as the COVID-19 pandemic set in. But as we enter our third year of the pandemic, is there anything history can teach us about these present-day challenges?

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