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What to expect from the conclave that will choose Pope Francis' successor
The conclave is a time-honored process conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.
Pope Francis' death mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.
Pope Francis leaves a legacy as a Catholic Church reformer
The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and ...
Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit?
The Society of Jesus is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola committed to spirituality and social action.
Pope Francis, groundbreaking leader of Catholic Church, dies at age 88
Remembering Pope Francis, the Catholic Church leader who broke with tradition 10:43. Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged ...
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Which Way Will the Catholic Church Turn After Pope Francis?
Francis has revolutionized the College of Cardinals by passing over large archdioceses like Los Angeles, Venice and Milan in ...
Did Pope Francis affect your thinking about the Catholic church? What you told us
Some people said the pope's compassion inspired them. Others said he was too liberal or that no pope would affect how they ...
Looking back at Pope Francis' legacy and impact on the Catholic Church
A longtime Vatican correspondent shares his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, a populist leader who sought to bring the ...
How Pope Francis changed the face of the Catholic Church
Catholics around the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis. Known as 'the people's pope', he worked to make the church ...
Did Pope Francis make the Catholic Church more inclusive?
Pope Francis ushered in a more open, welcoming Catholic Church during his 12-year papacy, but he didn’t change any of the ...
Video shows ex-pope Benedict lying in state, not Pope Francis
After Pope Francis's body arrived at Saint Peter's Basilica for his funeral in April 2025, an old video was shared in social ...