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African Catholic leaders hope for a new pope who will be a voice for continent
Catholic Church leaders in Africa remember Francis as a pontiff who kept the continent close to his heart, advocating for its ...
Millions mourn as Vatican prepares for transition
Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...
Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?
And he came from Argentina, the first pope from the Americas.As the world's Catholic cardinals meet this week to discuss who ...
Convicted Catholic cardinal drops bid to take part in conclave
A Catholic cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud has announced he won't take part in the conclave to choose a ...
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 ...
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.
Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition
From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave
The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...
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 ...