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An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes
According to tradition, the camerlengo certifies the pope’s death, seals the papal apartment and breaks the pope’s ...
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 ...
Pope’s Funeral to Take Place on April 26 in Rome, Holy See Says
The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning, the Holy See ...
Death of Pope Francis latest updates: Ireland’s representatives at funeral are confirmed
It has now been confirmed that Ireland will be represented at the funeral of Pope Francis by President Micheal D. Higgins and ...
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 ...
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See how much wealth the Pope had before his death, you will be amazed
While alive, Pope Francis chose a life of piety and frugality. The Pope did not draw salary from his work as the head of the ...
The $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it
Pope Francis died on Monday, leaving behind a legacy of reform at the $6 billion Vatican Bank. Although founded to manage ...
Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
Francis was more tolerant with another critic, the retired archbishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen. He excoriated the ...