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At Mass in housing projects and tourist hotspots, Romans pray next pope focuses on poverty and peace
At Masses across Rome and socioeconomic lines, Catholics prayed the next pope focuses on poverty and peace days before the ...
Pope Francis speaks to young people at festival via pre-recorded video
Death did not stop Pope Francis from making a surprise video appearance Sunday before more than 100,000 young people gathered ...
Pope Francis's popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -One of Pope Francis's popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic for children in ...
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 ...
The last pope? An ominous ancient prophecy resurfaces after Pope Francis death.
The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's ...
On Tango, and Lasting Marriage: By Pope Francis
Luis Tagle: Known as the “Asian Francis”, Cardinal Tagle of the Philippines is considered to be a contender in the mold of ...
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.
Betting odds rise for two favorites to be next pope and succeed Pope Francis
Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on two cardinals to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.