The next pope? Which cardinals are seen as contenders?

Associated Press 04/22/2025

VATICAN CITY — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” It implies the sacred and secretive process is no popularity contest or campaign, but…

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