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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

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

Will everyone stop talking about Dubai chocolate? What's hot (and not) this week

What’s hot... and what’s not — keep up with Joe Bromley’s weekly barometer

Evening Standard

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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

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis's Death Sparks Frenzy For Papal Thrillers — Why Millions Are Watching 'Conclave'

Following Pope Francis's death, interest in papal-themed films like Conclave, The Two Popes and The Young Pope has surged as audiences reflect on the future of the Catholic Church.

International Business Times UK

A punt on the pontiff: bookies expect flood of bets on who will be next pope

Italian cardinal is clear favourite as solemn conclave ritual for picking Francis’s successor attracts interest of gamblers

The Guardian - UK

How China will influence the next pontiff after Pope Francis' pivot to Asia

With the conclave to choose his successor looking less Eurocentric than ever, Pope Francis' intense pastoral and diplomatic activity to build a bridge with Asia is set to continue.

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Pope's Death Sparks Betting Frenzy For Successor

The date when Catholic cardinals will gather to select Pope Francis's successor is not yet known.

International Business Times

In a bastion of Catholicism, Filipinos mourn Pope Francis and wonder who comes next

The nation remembers pontiff’s trip to the Philippines, where he met Typhoon Haiyan survivors in a show of sympathy and humility

The Guardian - AU

Cardinal Tagle Is the Forerunner to Succeed Pope Francis but One Thing Stands in His Way

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle emerges as a prominent figure in discussions about who will succeed Pope Francis, but his age presents a potential obstacle.

International Business Times UK

Asked To Predict The Next Pope, AI Bots Hedge Bets

Artificial intelligence was struggling on Wednesday to forecast the outcome of the notoriously secretive and unpredictable process by which Catholic cardinals elect a new pope.

International Business Times

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.

The Conversation

The Polymarket Pope: Online bettors are feeling confident about who the new pontiff will be

The major contenders hail from Italy, the Philippines, Hungary, and Ghana.

Fortune

Will Asia soon have its first Pope?

Luis Antonio Tagle from Philippines is in contention to succeed Francis as pontiff

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Latin Times

Who Will Be Pope Francis' Successor? The Powerful Frontrunners Vying For The Papacy

Pope Francis's sudden death at 88 has ignited intense speculation about his successor and the future of the Catholic Church.

International Business Times UK

Who Will Be the New Pope: Could the Next Pontiff Be From Africa, Asia, or Europe?

Pope Francis's sudden death at 88 has ignited intense speculation about his successor and the future of the Catholic Church.

International Business Times

Who Is Pietro Parolin? Crypto Bettors' Current Top Choice To Succeed Pope Francis

Cardinal Pietro Parolin is leading the race in a Polymarket event contract that seeks to determine who will be elected as the successor of Pope Francis, and an Asian cardinal is also in the running, at least for crypto bettors.

Latin Times

Speculation Over Nostradamus' 'Black Pope' Prophecy Resurfaces After Francis' Death

As seen in the 2025 Oscar-nominated film "Conclave," the process of electing the new Pope following the death of Pope Francis will soon begin. Here are the leading candidates.

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The Guardian - UK

Who will be the next pope? Leading candidates for the conclave to consider

The first Asian pope, the first black pope for centuries or a continuity pontiff are all thought to be optionsConclave to select Pope Francis’ successor – live

The Week

Papal succession: the cardinals in the running to be the next pope

The struggle for control of the Catholic Church is intensifying behind the scenes, as potential successors to Pope Francis begin manoeuvring into position amid talk he could soon step down.

Reuters

Pope sacks leadership of worldwide Catholic charity, names commissioner

Pope Francis on Tuesday fired the entire leadership of the Roman Catholic Church's worldwide charity arm following accusations of bullying and humiliation of employees, and appointed a commissioner to run it.

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