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As Cardinals Prepare to Elect a Pope, One Motto Is ‘Unity.’ That’s Divisive.
Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...
Conclave Politics Begin With the Question: Continue Pope Francis' Radical Legacy or Change Course?
Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor ...
The "People's Pope": The future of Pope Francis' legacy
The world's 1.3 billion Catholics paid tribute to their spiritual leader Saturday as he was laid to rest in Rome. "Sunday ...
Cardinal Accused of Hiding Priest Sex Abuse Will Help Close Pope Francis’ Casket
Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official ...
Cardinal's funeral sermon stresses pope's call for Trump to 'build bridges, not walls'
In front of hundreds of world leaders attending the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista ...
Pope Francis' tomb opens to visitors at Roman basilica, as 200K attend special Mass at St Peter's Square
Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to ...
Pope Francis laid to rest after funeral brings together politicians, royalty and 400,000 mourners
Guests at the Vatican service were told of the Pope's call to "build bridges", as Trump and Zelensky were pictured meeting ...