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Boston Archbishop Cardinal Sean O'Malley celebrates Mass March 11, 2013 for the seminarians at the North American College in Rome (Photo courtesy: The Pilot/ George Martell)

Papal Conclave: Cardinal Sean O’Malley Still Among Front-Runners

Vatican officials say it is possible the cardinals may decide not to vote Tuesday, but if they do, it would be late in the day.

2013/03/11

Cardinal Sean O'Malley celebrating Sunday Mass. (Credit: Aaron Strader)

Reporting From Rome: O’Malley Makes Last Public Appearance Before Conclave

If Roman waiters and cab drivers are any indication, Cardinal Sean has the popular vote.

2013/03/10

A WBZ-TV video camera takes aim at the crowds outside St. Peter's Basilica (Photo Credit: Aaron Strader)

Reporting From Rome: O’Malley Speculation Rampant Among Media

In the absence of information, there is rampant speculation. One Italian newspaper polled its writers — asking them to guess which Cardinals are now the leading candidates to become the next pope.

2013/03/09

Pope Benedict XVI on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Bradley Jay: ‘Should The New Pope Tweet?’

The medium is the message.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/03/08

St. Peter's Basilica (Photo Credit: Aaron Strader)

Reporting From Rome: Americans Have Already Made History

As long a shot as it may be, Cardinal Sean O’Malley and Cardinal Dolan from New York are mentioned as possible choices to be the next pope.

2013/03/08

White smoke vents up from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel meaning that cardinals had elected a new leader after a conclave lasting little more than 24 hours, April 19, 2005 at Vatican City. (Photo credit THOMAS COEX/AFP/Getty Images)

Conclave To Elect New Pope Begins March 12

The long-awaited conclave to elect the next pope will begin next Tuesday, the Vatican announced Friday.

2013/03/08

NightSide – Former Ray Flynn Joins Dan Rea To Discuss Pope Benedict XVI

Pope’s Final Audience.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/03/05

Cardinal Sean O'Malley speaks during a press conference at the North American College on March 5, 2013 in Rome. (Photo credit ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images)

O’Malley: Boston May Have Played Role In 15-Day Wait For Conclave

There are still a few cardinals missing at the Vatican and until they arrive, the conclave to elect a new pope can’t begin.

2013/03/05

Cardinal Sean O'Malley arrives at the Vatican March 4, 2013. (Photo credit VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images)

O’Malley: ‘I’m A Very Dark Horse’ In Pope Speculation

Despite the buzz surrounding him the last two weeks, Boston Archbishop Cardinal Sean O’Malley says he’s a “very dark horse” in the race to become the next pope.

2013/03/04

Local Catholic Students Witness History As Pope Departs

Theology class turned in to a history lesson for sophomores at St. Joseph Prep in Brighton as they watched the pope they knew, and their church, walk in to the unknown.

2013/02/28

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