Commentary: Pope Francis could impact politics in Latin America
69 days ago
Will Francis take these kinds of messages with him when he travels throughout Latin America, like John Paul II did in Eastern Europe?
Conclave cardinals by continent
71 days ago
All of them were created either by Benedict XVI or Pope John Paul II, ensuring that whoever is chosen will follow in their conservative line.
Top contenders to be the next pope
73 days ago
He holds a job Pope John Paul II once called "archbishop of the capital of the world."
Catholics ponder future with new pope
80 days ago
"Benedict's predecessor, John Paul II, is still much admired in his native Poland and elsewhere, and many faithful around the globe said the next pope should strive to be as beloved as him.
Pope legacy: Teacher who returned to church roots
84 days ago
He traveled, though less extensively than John Paul and presided over Masses that were heavy on Latin, Gregorian chant and the silk brocaded vestments of his pre-Vatican II predecessors.
Reshaped papacy raises questions for church future
88 days ago
He decided, 'I'm willing to sacrifice this position, for the good of the institution.'"John Paul did not step down in part out of concern that some Catholics would follow him and cause a schism.
Could an American be pope?
94 days ago
The conclaves that created the last two pontificates had already upended one tradition: Polish-born Pope John Paul II ended 455 years of Italian papacies with his surprise selection in 1978.
Could the next pope come from the United States?
95 days ago
The conclaves that created the last two pontificates had already upended one tradition: Polish-born Pope John Paul II ended 455 years of Italian papacies with his surprise selection in 1978.
Pope avoids predecessor's show of suffering
99 days ago
The closest of confidants, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger watched from the front row as Pope John Paul II, once a strapping athlete, steadily deteriorated in his later years.
Papal resignation opens door to many contenders
99 days ago
"Given the preponderance of cardinals appointed by popes John Paul and Benedict, it is unlikely that the next pope will make many radical changes," said the Rev.
