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Francis Connected With Leo Long Ago and Boosted His Career
The two clerics met in South America, and when Francis needed to fill an important job at the Vatican, he knew where to turn.
Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd
The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, where throngs of mourners had gathered to give a final send-off to a pontiff who was celebrated ...
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 ...
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Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican City is Saturday. Here's how to watch
Pope Francis' funeral will take place at 6 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 26. Here's how to watch the service from home.
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Conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor begins. Here's how the new pontiff will be chosen.
These days, they do leave to rest and share meals at the Santa Marta House — a hotel-like residence inside Vatican City where Francis had his own personal apartment during his pontificate ...
Conclave to select new pope begins May 7 in Vatican City. What New Yorkers should know
A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...
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World's eyes turn to Vatican City as papal conclave to elect next pope set to begin
All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with just over a day to go until the start of the papal conclave to elect the 267th pope ...
Vatican Keeps St. Peter’s Open All Night as Thousands Flock to Pay Their Respects to Pope Francis
The Vatican opted to extend the visiting hours at St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Wednesday, April 23, as thousands of ...
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
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The Best Social Media Reactions as Vatican Chooses American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as 267th Pope
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was announced as the next pope, becoming the first American leader of the Catholic Church, ...
Leo XIV Outlines a Path for a Modern Church That Follows Francis’ Steps
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...