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How will Pope Leo lead the Catholic Church? Insiders make their predictions of what’s to come

Cardinals say Leo would continue to speak out against conflict and violence, following the example of Pope Francis

The Independent UK

Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?

Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor

The Independent UK

All Eyes Turn To Conclave After Pope Francis's Funeral

With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.

International Business Times

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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?

Euronews

Clerical Sex Abuse: Pope Francis's Thorniest Challenge

When Pope Francis took over in 2013, the Catholic Church was embroiled in a global scandal over child sex abuse by priests, and the institution's attempts to cover it up.

International Business Times

German archbishop pushes reform after criticism over abuse

The archbishop of Munich says the Catholic church needs deep reform to overcome the “disaster” of sexual abuse

The Independent UK

Germany's Cardinal Marx apologises after Munich sex abuse report

The Archbishop of Munich, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, apologised on Thursday to the victims of historic sexual abuse in his archdiocese after a report found fault with his handling of the scandal as well as with former Pope Benedict XVI.

Reuters

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