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The story behind Pope Francis’ election
By David Gibson — March 15, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Everything about a conclave is supposed to be secret, but there are always leaks afterwards, and even broad hints from the cardinals about how a pope was elected. This time is no different.
ANALYSIS: Papal election is anyone’s to win … or lose
By David Gibson — March 12, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Everyone gathered around the papal conclave had theories, many had favorites, and most declared it all so unpredictable that the winner – or even how long it would take to find him – was anybody’s guess.
Catholic migration, and why the next pope should be Brazilian
By Daniel Burke — February 14, 2013
A new analysis of Catholic population shifts raises questions about the upcoming papal election.
Who’s in the running for pope? 12 names to watch
By David Gibson — February 11, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI’s sudden resignation took the church and the world by surprise, in large part because it was a move without precedent in the modern world. But what comes next is as old and familiar as the papacy itself: speculating about who will be the next pope. Here are 12 names to watch.
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