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Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition
Pope Francis was the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pontiff and the first to take the name of Francis, after ...
Why Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed following his death
As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...
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 ...
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Francis, the Pope close to royalty who did not like courtly behavior: this has been his relationship with royal houses
In Life. My story through History (2024), a book in the form of memoirs by Pope Francis, who passed away today at the age of ...
Gerth: Pope Francis' legacy of humility started with a pair of shoes | Opinion
Pope Francis, known for his humility, chose to wear simple black shoes instead of the traditional red shoes of his ...
Analysis: Pope Francis' legacy marked by reform efforts and outreach to 'marginalized' people
Pope Francis, who died on Monday, called for " a church for the poor ," a church that would reach out to what he called the ...
Pope Francis’ many critics included a one-time aide and the Vatican’s ex-ambassador to the US
Every pope has his critics. And Pope Francis probably expected that he would face opposition to his reform agenda after ...
Who Was Pope Before Francis? Full Timeline of Catholic Church's Popes
Before Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI was the leader of the Catholic Church. Benedict, a German-born academic, was one of the oldest popes to take charge of the church from 2005 until his retirement ...
What happens next after Pope Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
Cardinals from around the world must gather for the conclave in which Francis’ successor is selected. It typically takes ...
Defending Migrants Was a Priority for Pope Francis From the Earliest Days of His Papacy
Advocating for migrants was one of Pope Francis' top priorities. His papacy saw a refugee crisis in the Mediterranean, ...