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Pope Francis’ conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
Every pope has his critics. But Pope Francis’ conservative opponents were unique in that they actually had a living alternate ...
Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates
He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal.” In other words, any candidate seen as the frontrunner before ...
Empire State Building shines in gold, white in memory of Pope Francis after pontiff's death
The Empire State Building is shining gold and white tower lights for a four-hour window to honor the life and legacy of Pope ...
East Timor starts seven days of mourning for Pope Francis' death
Catholic majority East Timor on Tuesday began seven days of national mourning to mark the death of Pope Francis, with people ...
Pope Francis' Burial Wishes Revealed: Read His Final Testament in Full
The Pope requested a "simple" tomb bearing only the inscription "Franciscus", according to his final testament.
What do people want from the next pope? American Catholics are divided
The Nahant, Massachusetts, native is among a not-so-small population of people in the U.S. who say they were confirmed in ...
Coloradans remember Pope Francis, who was "always pushing the cause of immigration, immigrants, refugees"
For a full hour Monday morning, the bells of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception rang in memory of Pope ...
Pope Francis's many critics included a one-time aide and the Vatican's ex-ambassador to the US
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis probably expected that he would face opposition to his reform agenda after Catholics for two ...
Tuesday Briefing: Tributes for Pope Francis
Tributes poured in from global leaders. President José Ramos-Horta of East Timor said that Francis’ death was the “greatest ...
Pope Francis touched many lives in New York City's Argentinian communities
Pope Francis was from Argentina and at age 76 became the first South American pope. Following his death on Monday at the age ...