Cardinal Luis Tagle of the Philippines is known as the “Asian Francis.” But he has been criticized for not being vocal enough about his country’s brutal drug war and clerical sex abuse.
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Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says
About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Why the Next Pope’s Best Move Is to Avoid Open Campaigning
Crucial meetings will be held this week in which contenders begin jockeying in earnest for the job of leading the Roman Catholic Church.
Cardinals Are Maneuvering Before Conclave To Elect Francis’ Successor
Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.
Pope Francis, Who Sought a More Pastoral Church, Laid to Rest in a Majestic Ceremony
The funeral drew world leaders, including President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who had a talk in the Basilica.
‘He Was Like Family’: Faithful Descend on St. Peter’s Square for Pope’s Funeral
Cardinals, royals and heads of state attended. But many mourners, some of whom slept on the streets overnight, said they came for a pope who had cared for the poor and marginalized.
Melania Trump, Prince William and Zelensky Among Famous Faces at Pope Francis’ Funeral
President Trump, Melania Trump, Prince William and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine were among those who paid respects to the pontiff in St. Peter’s Square.
Will Pope Francis Be Made a Saint?
Three of the five popes before Francis have become saints, but merely serving as pontiff is no longer a guarantee of canonization.
Photos: Pope Francis’ Last Journey
As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home.
What the Pope Told Me About Politics
My brief tour with Pope Francis, the diplomat of our times.