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Interfaith leaders, former Catholic school students reflect on Pope Francis' 2015 visit to New York City
New Yorkers who had a chance to meet Pope Francis during his visit to the city in 2015 are reflecting on their memories with ...
The Next Pope: Where Candidates Stand on Scale From Liberal to Conservative
Many expect the next pontiff to carry forward elements of Francis' legacy. Yet, sharp divisions remain over doctrine, ...
Will the next Pope be from Africa?
Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.
Vatican shares some details of Pope Francis' "discreet death"
Pope Francis thanked his personal nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, ...
Pope Francis' Final Moments and Words Revealed
Pope Francis reportedly expressed gratitude to his medical assistant for bringing him back to St. Peter's Square on Easter in ...
How Pope Francis won over 80 million hearts in an intensely Catholic nation
Lashed by an off-season typhoon, Pope Francis stepped out on a rain-soaked makeshift stage in front of hundreds of thousands ...
What is the Swiss Guard, the military body sworn to protect the pope?
The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.
How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican
Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...
Ohio, Kentucky leaders remember Pope Francis for his love, kindness
Mike DeWine and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear have released statements on the passing of Pope Francis.The Pope died Monday, a ...