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Millions mourn as Vatican prepares for transition
Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...
Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?
And he came from Argentina, the first pope from the Americas.As the world's Catholic cardinals meet this week to discuss who ...
World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...
Convicted Catholic cardinal drops bid to take part in conclave
A Catholic cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud has announced he won't take part in the conclave to choose a ...
Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition
From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Column: Pope Francis’ leadership underscores global Church influence
The fundamental Christian message emphasizes compassion, and the Catholic Church over the centuries has played a vital role ...
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Pope Francis’s historic farewell: Vatican grieves Catholic Church’s 1st head from the Americas
The Vatican is grieving the first head of the Catholic Church from the Americas and Saturday marks the beginning of the ...
Popes who have served the Catholic Church for the past 100 years: Champions of truth, faith and love
Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI are among the elected bishops of Rome who have led the Catholic Church ...
The incredible salaries Catholic Church cardinals can earn when chosen by the Pope
Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...