What Does Black Smoke Mean During Conclave to Elect New Pope?
In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked.
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Survivors Urge Cardinals to Discuss Sex Abuse Crisis in Choosing Next Pope
Pope Francis is credited with addressing the issue more strongly than his predecessors did, but clerical abuse remains a ruinous issue for the Roman Catholic Church.
Francis Opened Discussions to Those Outside the Church Hierarchy. This Cardinal Would, Too
Cardinal Mario Grech comes from Malta, but is known to cardinals around the world for his role as the secretary general of an advisory body of bishops.
Who Is Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, a Possible Contender for the Next Pope?
A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around the world.
A Pastor of the Poor Skilled in Conflict Resolution
A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around the world.