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How the papal conclave will choose a new pope
The reign of Pope Francis is over, and as the Catholic Church mourns his death, it is also looking to the future. Soon after ...
Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition
From “camerlengo” to white smoke, here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
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One of the Pope’s Final Moves Was to Put Architect Antonio Gaudí on the Path to Sainthood
In the final days of his life, Pope Francis put famed modernist architect Antoni Gaudí on the path to sainthood. The ...
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Pope Francis's Unexpected Favorite Painting Comes From One of Italy's Most Famous Artists
According to the New York Times, the late pope often discussed art, which, for him, was a “vital reality” that he placed in contrast to the “throwaway culture” of the glob ...
What is the Holy Door in the Vatican, which Pope Francis became first to leave open?
The late Pope Francis continued his legacy as an open-armed trailblazer by opening the sacred portal of the Vatican and dying ...
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 Mass in Vatican City, where mourners joined in a ...
Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, essential’ life, Rome’s poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
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The Pope has been laid to rest. Here’s what happens next
Pope Francis has been laid to rest after his funeral at the Vatican. A period of mourning follows – then comes the complex ...
Rome is teeming with mysterious crypts filled with popes—and secrets
The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and ...
Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...