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Pope Leo XIV Makes History As First U.S. Pope Chosen To Lead Catholic Church
Plumes of white smoke streaming from a Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday signaled that a new leader of the Roman Catholic ...
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Championing peace, upholding Pope Francis’ legacy: How Leo XIV could lead the Catholic Church
The new pontiff, who was chosen as leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday (May 8), has travelled extensively in Asia where ...
China's Complicated Relationship With the Catholic Church
Incoming Pope Leo XIV faces what some call the most-challenging environment for religion in China since Mao Tse-tung.
Before Pope Francis died, this is where he directed his remaining money to go
Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...
California’s LGBTQ+ community watches conclave and hopes Pope Francis’ progressive moves endure
LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...
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Pope Francis dies: Black smoke comes from Sistine Chapel chimney, no pope elected
Mass was held in St. Peter’s Basilica hours before 133 cardinals began the conclave to select the man who will replace Pope ...
What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope
Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis ...
The conclave has started. What to know about the selection of a pope
The conclave began May 7 and continues until a new pope is selected. Who votes for a pope? Only cardinals under the age of 80 ...