A United Front for Pope Leo Among American Cardinals

One cardinal who cast his ballot said the pope’s choice of the papal name Leo might signal a particular interest in workers’ rights.

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Waiting for the Smoke That Heralds a New Pope

As 133 cardinals were sequestered in the Sistine Chapel where they would vote for a new leader of the Catholic Church, the faithful and the curious gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

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Cardinal Dolan of New York Shares His Conclave Advice: ‘Bring a Book’

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has some tips for first-timers taking part in the sometimes lengthy process of choosing the next pope.

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These 10 U.S. Cardinals Have a Vote in Selecting the Next Pope

Six are joining in their first papal conclave, and four others participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis.

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Trump Denies Posting Image of Himself as Pope, Laughing Off Critics

The president suggested Catholics, who have criticized the apparently A.I.-generated image, were not offended, and said that anyone who was “can’t take a joke.”

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After Pope Francis’ Death, Cardinal Timothy Dolan Heads to Rome

Timothy M. Dolan is one of 10 cardinals from the United States who will have a vote in the ritual that will determine the next pope.

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