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Pope Leo steps onto the global stage, with caution and consistency
It came as a big surprise when Catholic cardinals picked an American to be the successor of Pope Francis back in early May. But as Leo XIV begins his papacy, he’s offered few — if any — real surprises ...
Pope to bestow one of Catholic Church’s highest honors on Anglican convert John Henry Newman
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV decided Thursday to declare St. John Henry Newman a “doctor” of the church, bestowing one of ...
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Omaha Archbishop McGovern says Pope Leo’s Chicago home plays important role
One new American archbishop says having a pope from Chicago is something to think about, since “Catholicism in Chicago has ...
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How did Pope Francis die? What we know so far about cause of death
Pope Francis, who became a beloved leader of the Catholic church for his embrace of marginalized people, greeted those gathered in St. Peter's Square after Easter Mass in his open-air popemobile.
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PHOTOS: Meet Sister Francis, 112-Year-Old Nun Who Witnessed Two World Wars, Seven Popes
Sister Francis Piscatella, aged 112, has been officially named the world’s oldest living nun.This is according to a statement ...
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Pope Francis dead at 88 — what happens now? - New York Post
Pope Francis’ death will set in motion the Catholic Church’s elaborate and centuries-old procedure for electing a new pontiff Getty Images Sede vacante: The seat is vacant The church enters a ...
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Pope Francis' death mourned by Catholics across US: 'A light of faith'
Pope Francis dies at 88: Pope Francis, 266th occupant of the throne of St. Peter has died Carl Sawejko, of Swansea, Massachusetts, said Francis “wanted to be with the people.” ...
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Pope Will Lie in State for Three Days Before Funeral on Saturday
Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the Vatican announced on Tuesday, and will feature simpler rituals in keeping with the more down-to ...
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Pope Francis was born to Italian immigrant parents. Here’s what we ...
Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he appears at the balcony to deliver his Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican on December 25, 2022.© Andreas Solaro / AFP via ...
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Pope Francis funeral live updates: Pontiff reaches final resting place
Pope Francis served as head of the Catholic Church for 12 years, 1 month and 8 days, according to the deed buried with him. Francis’ reign was longer than the 7.5-year average time of the prior ...
Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope's hometown to call for more reforms
A Peruvian survivor of clergy sex abuse brought her public campaign for reforms to the American hometown of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, saying he failed in investigating her case when he was a bishop in ...