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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 ...
Cardinals could pick Filipino Tagle, 'Asian Francis', as next pope
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the "Asian Francis" because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...
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 ...
Meet Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, a Top Contender to Succeed Pope Francis
The papal conclave—the election of the next Pope—is set to begin on May 7, and will see 133 cardinals gather to vote.
Pope Francis’ popemobile to be converted into clinic on wheels for children in Gaza — fulfilling his final wish
This vehicle represents the love, care and closeness shown by His Holiness for the most vulnerable, which he expressed ...
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.
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 ...
Cardinals at a crossroads: While some want to continue Francis’ reforms, others want a different kind of pope
As members of the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave, they face a profound choice: Build on the late pope’s ...
Pope Francis could have been paid as much as the president, but instead gave his substantial salary away to the poor and needy
So it was no surprise that once he became pope, Francis rejected the lavish salary on par with the pay of the U.S. president ...
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Pope Francis urged ‘heart and spirit’ for ‘the poorest’ among us, Cardinal Artime says
The prelate celebrated, and delivered the homily at, the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father, who passed ...
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.