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World bids farewell to Pope who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'
Pope Francis has been buried in Rome, with hundreds of thousands of people and dozens of world leaders attending his funeral ...
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.
I Re-Watched Conclave On Amazon Prime, And There Is Something I'm Really In Awe Of
In light of the news of the passing of Pope Francis, it seems many people, including me, have been inspired to check out ...
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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 ...
The ‘unofficial’ conclave has started, with cardinals privately chatting about Pope Francis’ successor
The shortest conclave history was in 1503, when Pope Julius II was elected in just under 10 hours. The 2013 papal conclave, ...
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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 ...
Latest Updates: Mourners Bid Solemn Farewell to Pope Francis
Mourners will bid a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday during his funeral Mass, which is expected to draw ...
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.
What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral from Vatican rituals to iron-clad security and world leaders attending
What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral from Vatican rituals to iron-clad security and world leaders attending - Tens of ...