Catholic Church at crossroads as conclave looms

May 5, 2025

Some 133 Catholic cardinals will enter a conclave on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died April 21 at 88. The Church’s 1.4 billion members await the outcome, with debate over whether the next pope will continue Francis’ progressive path or shift toward conservatism.

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