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An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes
An Irish-born American cardinal was entrusted by Pope Francis to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy ...
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Pope Francis cared deeply about Holy Land, Jews, but left ‘sour taste’ after Oct. 7
Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...
Vatican releases first pictures of Pope Francis in open coffin as funeral rites begin
The first photos of the deceased Pope Francis were published by the Vatican as funeral rites are underway. Cardinal Kevin ...
What happens when a pope dies? What to know after passing of Pope Francis
Pope Francis Francis died April 21 at 88, after battling a respiratory infection since Feb. 14. What happens next?
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Cardinal Parolin emerges as leading contender for next pope
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the current Secretary of State of the Holy See, is one of the most important figures in the Vatican ...
The legacy of Pope Francis: Former representative to the Holy See speaks on Pope's death
Worshippers will flock to the Vatican in the coming days to farewell Pope Francis, including the Cardinals who will elect his ...
Pope Francis, in some of his last words, thanked nurse for chance to greet Easter crowd, Vatican says
Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...
Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope
In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.