With ceremony and secrecy, the conclave for a new pope is about to begin
"As the cardinals prepare to enter the Sistine Chapel for the conclave, speculation abounds regarding the potential for the first U.S. pope amidst a diverse field of candidates."
Abuse survivors demand next pope enact zero-tolerance policy, identify cardinals with poor records
A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse has demanded that cardinals elect a pope committed to a universal zero-tolerance abuse policy, emphasizing the need for accountability.