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Published on May 7, 2025

No matter who the next pope is, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’ − a sociologist explains

More than 130 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. With the announcement “Extra omnes” – “all out” – the doors have been closed and the cardinals sequestered to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. They will vote, confer, pray and …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

New Pope Update: Favorite Emerges to Replace Francis as Conclave Starts

As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, according to the latest market analysis by William Hill. Parolin, who serves as the Vatican secretary of state, has seen his odds …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on May 7, 2025

What We Know About the Frontrunners for Pope and Their Stances on LGBTQ+ Issues

Sign up for The Agenda — Them's news and politics newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Happy conclave to all who celebrate. Thanks to the widespread popularity of Conclave (the 2024 movie), the election of the next leader of the Catholic …

Source: them. - New York - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

Top three frontrunners for the papacy as the conclave to elect a new pope kicks off

20:46, 07 May 2025Updated 20:48, 07 May 2025 Cardinals worldwide flocked to the Vatican weeks before the conclave started to say their final goodbyes to Pope Francis, who died last month after a prolonged health battle. Out of the eight most likely …

Source: Irish Star - Center-left
Published on May 7, 2025

The ‘Asian Francis’ — a Karaoke and TikTok Sensation — Emerges as a Leading Candidate To Be the Next Pope

Among those secluded at the Sistine Chapel and its environs during the papal conclave to select the successor to Pope Francis — the first day brought a plume of black smoke, meaning that no pontiff has been selected — is a Filipino candidate, Luis Antonio …

Source: The New York Sun - Right-wing
Published on 04:01 GMT

Local bishops reflect on what the church needs in a new pope

VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church is once again in a period of prayer, secrecy and decision as 133 cardinals from around the world began the process Wednesday to select the next pope. The conclave officially began Wednesday afternoon inside the Sistine …

Source: InForum - North Dakota - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

POLL: What should the next pope focus on?

Wanted: A holy man. Job description: Leading the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church. Location: Vatican City. There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the characteristics necessary to …

Source: KABB - Texas - Center-right
Published on May 7, 2025

As Conclave Begins, Conservative Catholics Try To Make Sense Of Pope Francis

The papal conclave begins today, with dozens of cardinals arriving from around the globe to lock themselves away in the Sistine Chapel and cast ballots in secret for Pope Francis’ successor. Amid the excitement, conservative Catholics in the United States …

Source: Daily Wire - Right-wing
Published on 01:51 GMT

Church's believers, onlookers anticipate outcome of secretive tradition that will decide new pope

VATICAN CITY — Cardinals on Wednesday began the tradition-laden process of picking the Catholic Church’s next pontiff amid intense security and even more intense speculation about who might be able to unite the church’s increasingly polarized 1.4 billion …

Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing
Published on May 7, 2025

With a new pope, the Church pendulum swings

WITH the late pope Francis having made many unprecedented moves during his dozen years rule — from blessing people in homosexual relationships and letting non-bishops vote in synods to the controversial Vatican-China accord and strong restrictions on the …

Source: The Manila Times - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

Letter: Pope Francis was inclusive, but also had traditional Christian values

Pope Francis was much admired as a Roman Catholic progressive reformer who changed the church for the better, but he also preserved the church’s position on key current social issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage. Pope Francis regarded abortion …

Source: The Montgomery Advertiser - Alabama - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

Who will be the next pope? Leading candidates for the conclave to consider

Predicting the outcome of the highly secretive papal conclave is near impossible as cardinals’ positions shift over successive votes and some try to game the system to influence the chances of their favoured – or least-favoured – candidates. In the last …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 7, 2025

Former Rapid City bishop among cardinals voting for pope

By The Associated Press One of the Catholic cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope previously served as bishop of the Rapid City, South Dakota, diocese. Blase Cupich, 76, was a close adviser to Pope Francis and served on several Vatican committees. …

Source: South Dakota News Watch - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, the candidate who could become the first African pope since 496

The list of potential papal successors is long, though predictions rarely get it right. The Catholic Church doesn’t think in terms of seasons or election cycles—it thinks in centuries. Its mission is to endure, to leave a legacy, to shape history. Not …

Source: AS - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Italian cardinal once mired in controversy over secret China deal now leads race to become the next Pope, shocking ...

The Vatican is abuzz with a new front-runner for the papacy appearing on the scene, and it’s someone many once ruled out. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who has been renowned for his diplomatic skills and previous controversies, is now favoured to head the …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

A global Church awaits: Who will be the next Pope?

By Nixon Ngari Behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals are now deep in deliberation. Their task is monumental: elect a new pope to lead the Catholic Church in a world facing war, division, and moral reckoning. The conclave began this …

Source: Switch TV - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

New Pope: Black or white smoke? What the colours mean as vote begins in the Vatican

And so it begins. The world's most secretive ceremony to select a new Pope is underway, almost two weeks after Francis was buried. Never will a chimney have so many eyes fixed upon it awaiting what colour smoke will billow. That tiny chimney, …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 7, 2025

An African pope, a sign of openness under consideration by the most conservative cardinals

The story is well known in Rome, but it can serve to illustrate how the election of an African pope — which many would see as a step forward for the Church, a breath of fresh air, a definitive swipe at the Vatican’s rot — could also lead to a great …

Source: El País - Center-left
Published on May 7, 2025

Judging Pope Francis' legacy depends on who you ask

From the death of Pope Pius XII to the passing of Pope Francis, I’ve now lived to see the death of seven popes. Who could not mourn Francis? He will be remembered as the “Pope of Mercy,” and mercy is not a bad thing to be remembered for: St. Thomas Aquinas …

Source: Angelus News - California - Indeterminate

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:42 GMT

The National Church Black Initiative Asks the Supreme Court to Rule in Favor of Religious Liberty and the Parents

Without undermining the integrity of Gay parents' humanity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches representing 27.7 …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 15:10 GMT

Exit Planning Institute Announces Summit Highlights & 2026 Location and Special Pricing

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 900 advisors from the exit planning industry attended the 2025 Exit Planning Summit, hosted by Cleveland-based Exit Planning Institute® (EPI). This year’s annual Exit Planning …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:08 GMT

Monica Albuquerque, SVP of Scripted Content & Development at NBCUniversal Telemundo, Joins NYF TV & Film Advisory Board

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York Festivals Television and Film Awards® proudly announces the appointment of award-winning content creator Monica Albuquerque to its Advisory Board. As Senior Vice …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 23:17 GMT

11th Judicial District Nominating Commission to meet May 8

TOPEKA—The 11th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene by conference call at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 8, to discuss the nomination process to fill a district judge vacancy in Crawford County. This vacancy was created when Judge Lori Bolton …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 23:06 GMT

House Resolution 194 Printer's Number 1434

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 23:06 GMT

House Bill 771 Printer's Number 1624

PENNSYLVANIA, May 7 - House Bill 771 2025-2026 Regular Session Sponsors MEHAFFIE, BURNS, GAYDOS, GREINER, KUZMA, LABS, M. MACKENZIE, NEILSON, PICKETT, PUGH, STAATS, TOMLINSON, MENTZER Short Title An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 20:10 GMT

Compass Diversified Discloses Non-Reliance on Financial Statements for Fiscal 2024 Amid an Ongoing Internal ...

WESTPORT, Conn., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI”) today disclosed non-reliance on its financial statements for fiscal 2024 amid an ongoing internal investigation into its subsidiary, Lugano Holding, Inc. It also …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 19:33 GMT

CCTubes Launches Proprietary Subscription Services to Share Videos with Clarity and Purpose

Tucson, Arizona, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CCTubes, a video captioning company built on the belief that every caption matters, has recently launched its subscription services. After years of free captioned videos, the company is ready for the next …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:35 GMT

PRESS CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS UNLAWFUL DETENTION AND DEATHS IN ICE CUSTODY

MIAMI GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Lincoln Tower North, 18441 NW 2nd Ave, 5th Floor, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 Media Contact: Mildred Smith Phone: (850) 597- …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:28 GMT

New Book Celebrates Feminist Leadership as a Pathway to Collective Healing and Liberation

New resource for gender-inclusive, intersectional feminist leaders reimagining and reshaping organizations, academia, communities, and movements worldwide. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jessica Rachel Aviva, Ph.D., …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

Bryan Post Brings Trauma-Informed Parenting & Wellness Workshop to Saint Louis

SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 16, 2025, nationally recognized trauma and parenting expert Bryan Post will bring his From Fear to Love 2025 World Tour to Saint Louis, Missouri. This live, in-person …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

THEVOZ & Partners Expands Hawai‘i Team with Addition of Associate Attorney Glenn Ross Pendleton

Glenn Pendleton brings litigation and regulatory expertise to strengthen THEVOZ & Partners’ Hawai‘i office and client services. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- THEVOZ & Partners, Law Firm, PLLC, is …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 16:25 GMT

In the Face of Adversity, AgileBrain and International Upscaling Coaching School Launch Joint Certification Program

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Ukraine continues to navigate extraordinary challenges brought on by conflict, economic pressure, and rapid societal change, a new initiative is rising to empower individuals and …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 15:46 GMT

Live From Gaza: Doctors Fighting to Spare Thousands of Children From Starvation to Issue Plea in International ZOOM Call

Providers struggling against catastrophic conditions in northern Gaza while witnessing a child dying every 40 minutes are begging: Let the children eat! WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Gaza, the World …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Commemorative Walk to Honor George Floyd’s Legacy Set for May 24 at George Floyd Square

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of the George Floyd Rise and Remember 5th Year Festival, a powerful Commemorative Walk will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., beginning at George Floyd …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

Lustitia Aequalis Prepares for Spring 2025 Launch of Witness App to Enhance Civil Rights Protection

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lustitia Aequalis Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and promoting civil rights, announces the upcoming launch of its innovative Witness app, scheduled for release …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:43 GMT

States Push Back Against REAL ID as National Opposition Grows

Today, in Minnesota and Michigan, new bills highlight rising bipartisan resistance to the federal ID mandate. ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A growing number of state legislators across the country are pushing …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:37 GMT

AMMWEC President Anila Ali Delivers Historic Keynote at Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Israel Independence Event

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a moving and historic keynote address at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s Israel Independence Day celebration, Anila Ali, President of the American Muslim & …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:34 GMT

Welcoming with Purpose: JFF’s 2025 Refugee Support Grants

The Junaid Family Foundation is proud to announce grant funding to six organizations dedicated to supporting refugee communities in Greater Cleveland. BEACHWOOD, OH, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Junaid Family Foundation ( …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:42 GMT

The National Church Black Initiative Asks the Supreme Court to Rule in Favor of Religious Liberty and the Parents

Without undermining the integrity of Gay parents' humanity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches representing 27.7 …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic Launches Globally Today on Major Streaming Platforms

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the growing epidemic of gun violence and the ongoing national conversation around mental health, the powerful documentary Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 12:16 GMT

Alliance American University Expands Global Reach with Accredited Programs and Inclusive Online Learning

Empowering Future Leaders Through Flexible, Accredited, and Inclusive Higher Education DE, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alliance American University (AAU), a leading institution in global distance learning, continues to set …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 11:30 GMT

Experts say Albania’s elections will reshape politics in the Western Balkans

New report by New Lines Institute gives insight into Albania’s democratic fragility, corruption reform efforts, and impact on stability in the Western Balkans. WASHINGTON D.C. , DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Lines …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 11:30 GMT

FL, GA, and MO Legislatures Pass Reasonable Childhood Independence Bills, Adding Protection for Kids and Parents Rights

Florida, Georgia, and Missouri Join Growing National Movement to Protect Kids’ Right to Reasonable Independence Without Criminalizing Parents NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- April is a good time for children to get …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 10:45 GMT

Nurenberg Paris Gives Back to Local Nonprofit Walls of Love

Nurenberg Paris invites the community to join their effort to support Walls of Love, the NP4CLE Charity of the Month for May 2025. CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nurenberg Paris, a Cleveland-based personal injury …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 09:13 GMT

Speak Up for Kids Welcomes New Board Members and Announces Leadership Transition

Jessica Cecere and Les Langberg join the board; Concetta Theros named President to advance Speak Up for Kids’ mission for children in foster care. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Speak Up for Kids of Palm …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 05:52 GMT

Itty Bitty Publishing Announces Crucial New Book on Fighting Human Trafficking

Combat child trafficking & sextortion. ORANGE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Itty Bitty Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of a groundbreaking new book aimed at addressing and combating the pervasive …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 05:08 GMT

The Preventive Measures Foundation Hosts the 9th Annual 'A Million Steps to Mental Health Awareness Walk'

Bringing the Lehigh Valley together to raise $25,000 for mental wellness grants and support services through an empowering community walk. ALLENTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Preventive Measures Foundation (TPMF) …

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