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Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops, begins a news conference to present an update on the process for the synod on synodality, at the Vatican Aug. 26, 2022. (CNS/Paul Haring)

This papal front-runner from a small island has a big role in the global church

Canadian Cardinal Gérald Lacroix of Quebec attends a press briefing on the Synod of Bishops on synodality at the Vatican Oct. 17, 2024. (CNS/Lola Gomez)

Could Canada's Cardinal Lacroix calm the church's turbulent waters?

Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis teamed to produce a documentary called 'Aldeas — A New Story'

Cardinals gather to celebrate Mass with Argentine Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, subdean of the College of Cardinals, on the fifth day of the “novendiali,” nine days of mourning for Pope Francis, at the Altar of the Confession in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 30, 2025. (CNS/Lola Gomez)

How the conclave works: It's guided by a rule book and a prayer book