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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.
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Now that Pope Francis has died, what happens next?
In the coming days, the pope will be mourned, eulogized and laid to rest as the head of the Catholic church, bishop of Rome and sovereign leader of Vatican City Then, the College of Cardinals ...
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 ...
Leaders of Irish church and state travel to Rome for Pope's funeral
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland and Irish President Michael D Higgins are among those travelling to Rome on Friday ...
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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'This is our little Rome': Milwaukee parishioners mourn Pope Francis and pray for the conclave
Just days away from the papal conclave, the world continues to mourn the loss of Pope Francis.Milwaukee is among many cities in the world paying tribute, holding a memorial Mass ...
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‘A Truly Universal Church’: Americans Share Unexpected Moments From Pope Francis’ Funeral
Families, seminarians and state Catholic conference executive joined the crowds converging on St. Peter’s Square to honor the ...
Flight Searches For Papal Conclave Surge Over 345%—Here’s What Tourists Can Expect In Rome
On Friday, the day before the pope’s funeral, flight searches on Expedia for Rome for the dates of May 5-14 were up more than ...