Identity of the next pope 'totally unpredictable', says Durham University expert

Identity of the next pope 'totally unpredictable', says Durham University expert

The identity of the next pope is “totally unpredictable”, a Durham University Vatican expert said.

Conclave choice for the next pope ‘totally unpredictable’, says Vatican expert

The theologian added that the timing of 2024 film Conclave “couldn’t be more powerful”

Who will be the next pope? Vatican expert explains Conclave predictions

Pope Francis' funeral takes place on Saturday, April 26

Pope Francis' death sparks betting frenzy over who will be the next pontiff

Shortly after Pope Francis died, speculation on who would succeed him became "one of the most popular betting markets in 2025," an analyst says.

After the death of Pope Francis, global attention has turned to the Vatican. The conclave that will elect the next leader of the Catholic Church is imminent. Marking the beginning of a process full of formalities, symbolism and a touch of mystery. One of the most recognized traditions of this ritual is the way in which a new pontiff is communicated to the world: through the smoke emanating from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. Far from press c…

The Vatican isn't excommunicating crypto gamblers

The Vatican isn’t excommunicating crypto gamblers A fake press announcement purporting to be from the Vatican’s Holy See Press Office claimed to “deplore” the crypto prediction market Polymarket for turning the search for a new Pope into a “mere speculative exercise.” The supposed Holy See announcement, shared by X user @yoxics on Wednesday, urges the “faithful to uphold the dignity of the papal election as a matter of prayerful discernment rath…