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Painesville church prepares to remember Pope Francis alongside Latino community
It’s a time of reflection among the catholic community this week after the Holy See announced earlier this week the death of ...
What is the Swiss Guard, the military body sworn to protect the pope?
The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.
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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 ...
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Beyond rock and chair: Little umbrella and keys stress Pope Francis’ passing
But as popes came and went, one symbol has kept returning to prominence: the seal of the Holy See during a papal ...
Conclave, but for real. These cardinals are the leading contenders to be the next pope
The winner must receive at least two-thirds of the vote from those cardinals under age 80 and thus eligible to participate.
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Pope Francis: Hundreds attend Memorial Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Cardinal Dolan set to join funeral, conclave in Rome
Hundreds of faithful filled the pews of Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday for a solemn Mass in honor of Pope ...
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.
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 ...