Obit watch: April 21, 2025.

For the historical record: Pope Francis. Vatican News. L’Osservatore Romano (English).

The NYPost handicaps the leading candidates.

The Diocese of Austin is currently without a Bishop, as of March 25. Its former Bishop, Joe Vasquez, is now the Archbishop of Galveston-Houston. Since the Pope appoints new Bishops to a diocese, Vasquez’s replacement in Austin will be prolonged until the new Pope is appointed.

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