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Analysis: Here’s how Pope Francis could influence the choice of his successor

April 18, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

Pope Francis delivered an address before praying the Regina Caeli on Divine Mercy Sunday April 16, 2023. / Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Apr 18, 2023 / 14:30 pm (CNA).
By deciding to leave the hospital as soon as possible last month and immediat… […]

A question of ‘delicate balance’: How might Pope Francis reform the rules of the conclave?

August 25, 2022 Andrea Gagliarducci, Catholic News Agency 4

Pope Francis in April 2022 / Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Rome Newsroom, Aug 25, 2022 / 04:46 am (CNA).
Who will manage the Vatican when a pope resigns, is unable to govern, or passes away? And according to which rules and regulations?In addition to the… […]