Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

An old saying about papal elections goes as follows: “He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal.

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 526d ago

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible contenders.

BostonLean Left· 527d ago

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible contenders.

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 527d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?

NBC NewsLean Left· 527d ago

Who will be the next pope? Here are some of the contenders

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 527d ago

Who will be the next pope? Here’s how leaders of the Catholic church will pick the new pontiff.

Seattle TimesLean Left· 527d ago

AP PHOTOS: Cardinals seen as contenders to be the next pope

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KGW PortlandCenter· 526d ago

Several cardinals are already seen as contenders to be the next pope. Here's who they are

KHOU HoustonCenter· 526d ago

Several cardinals are already seen as contenders to be the next pope. Here's who they are

KTVB BoiseCenter· 526d ago

Several cardinals are already seen as contenders to be the next pope. Here's who they are

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Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 526d ago

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

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ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 526d ago

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· 527d ago

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WHEC RochesterCenter· 526d ago

Who are the contenders for becoming the next pope?

Ran by 2 outlets· NBC4 Washington, NBC Los Angeles
NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 527d ago

Who will be the next pope? 9 cardinal names to know

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 527d ago

Who will be the next pope? 9 cardinal names to know

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Fox NewsRight· 527d ago

Who could be the next pope?

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 527d ago

Who will be the next pope after Francis? The selection process, what’s next

The GuardianLean Left· 527d ago

Who will be the next pope? Some potential candidates to succeed Francis

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 527d ago

Who will be the next pope after Francis? – DW

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