College of Cardinals

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College of Cardinals: Church's Second Most Powerful Institution

After the pope, the College of Cardinals is the Catholic Church's most powerful body. Its first duty: to elect a pope.

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The Papacy: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

Author Charlotte Allen answers your questions about the pope and the Catholic Church.

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Paul Wilkes: When in Rome

From John Paul II's funeral to Benedict XVI's election, Beliefnet's correspondent reports on the momentous events in Rome.

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Six Surprising Things About Benedict XVI, 'The Puzzling Pope'

David Gibson offers a handy guide for getting to know Pope Benedict XVI.

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The Pope and the Papacy: Questions and Answers

In the aftermath of Pope John Paul II's death, Beliefnet responds to readers' questions about the leader of the Catholic Church.

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Blessed John XXIII (1881-1963)

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Pope Adored But Often Ignored by U.S. Catholics

The tendency to love-but-not-listen was a defining characteristic of the pope's relationship with the U.S. church.

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How Do You Pick a Pope?

Conservative or liberal? North or south? Manager or communicator? The factors that cardinals will consider when choosing a pope

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Candidates for Next Pope to Be Judged by Specific Criteria

Analyzing what might be on the minds of the cardinals as they elect their next pope.

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