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Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?
While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...
What's a conclave? Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.
The cardinals will gather at St. Peter’s Basilica May 7 to celebrate a special Mass before gathering in the Sistine Chapel to ...
How did Pope Francis die? No suffering, but pope went into coma before stroke: Vatican
When Pope Francis died, he was recovering at the Vatican after a five-week hospital stay for double pneumonia and other ...
Pope Francis lying in state for 3 days ahead of his funeral at the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...
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Pope Francis' legacy: boosting women's roles in the Vatican
During his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis introduced significant changes to the Catholic Church, notably increasing the ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
Giro d’Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican’s walls in homage to Pope Francis
It could very well be the biggest sporting event ever held inside the walls of the Vatican. The Giro d’Italia will pay homage ...
Bet on the pope: All the odds surrounding Francis’ successor — including his name and nationality
The conclave to elect the new pope is just days away — and bettors are laying down cash wagers on who will be chosen, his papal name and nationality, and even the number of voting rounds it ...