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German Catholic laity sees Church at risk with new conservative pope
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Australian leaders pause campaigning after death of Pope Francis
Australia's major political parties paused campaigning on Tuesday following the death of Pope Francis, with leaders paying tribute to the…
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‘The people’s pope’: what the papers say about the death of Pope Francis
The death of Pope Francis has reverberated around the world, with the Catholic leader remembered by millions as a Jesuit pontiff who…
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Brazil orders seven days of mourning to honour Pope Francis
Brazil, home to the world's largest Catholic community worldwide, will hold seven days of mourning to mark the death of Pope Francis,…
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Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent
Millions of African Catholics, as well as the continent's leaders, are mourning a man who they felt spoke for Africa. Home to nearly a…
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German Catholic initiative calls for continuation of reform process
Catholic reformers in Germany are calling for the Church opening-up processes, initiated by Pope Francis, to continue after his death.…
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Pope Francis, beloved by many for compassion and willingness to shake up the scandal-ridden church, has died
Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, whose warm, humble, no-nonsense manner galvanized the Roman Catholic Church and drew…
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The next Pope: who are the frontrunners to succeed Pope Francis?
With the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, the Catholic Church is preparing for a transition that will determine its direction for the…
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Ally of Pope Francis elected France's top bishop
An influential French cardinal aligned with Pope Francis's stances was on Wednesday elected France's top bishop, as the country's Catholic…
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Venezuela will have its first female saint after approval from Pope Francis
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela is set to have its first female saint following approval from Pope Francis. On Monday, he paved the…
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King Charles III's audience with Pope Francis postponed by mutual agreement on medical advice
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III's scheduled audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican has been postponed by mutual agreement after medical…
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Column: Near death, Pope Francis rallied back. We need his voice more than ever
For the past month and a half, the world has waited for what seemed like the inevitable passing of Pope Francis. The spiritual and titular…
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Picture of Modi being 'taken around Paris in a taxi' is doctored
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-hosted a global AI summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron on February 10, social…
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Argentina prays for native son Francis, the first Latin American pope in history
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — “Francis, the city prays for you.” Those were the words projected onto Buenos Aires' most iconic monument, the…
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Italian bishops ask for prayers for ailing Pope Francis
Italy's bishops have called upon the faithful of the country to pray for the 88-year-old Pope Francis after he was diagnosed with…
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Pope Francis names first woman to run Vatican office
Faith is an integral part of millions of Americans’ daily lives. “One Nation Under God” is committed to reflecting America’s voices,…
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Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war
Pope Francis has called for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In…
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A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to know
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the…
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Pope Francis speaks of 'cruelty' in Gaza
Pope Francis reflected on the devastating consequences of the Gaza war in an address at the Vatican on Saturday, expressing deep sorrow…
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Biden expected to see pope on last overseas trip of presidency: report
What's New President Joe Biden is expected to see Pope Francis on what is likely to be the last overseas trip of his presidency, three…
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Pope assassination plot foiled by UK intelligence
A plot to assassinate Pope Francis during a trip to Iraq was stopped following a tip-off from British intelligence, according to his…
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Pope Francis discusses Ukraine with Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis met Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Vatican on Wednesday and discussed with him the war in…
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Clip shows worshippers in East Timor after pope's mass, not opposition rally in Pakistan
As authorities in Pakistan tightened security ahead of a planned protest march by jailed former premier Imran Khan's party, a video was…
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Pope to visit Corsica but skip Notre-Dame's grand reopening in Paris
Pope Francis is set to visit the French island of Corsica next month to participate in a congress on religiosity in the Mediterranean…