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A former Dallas bishop is in charge of the Catholic Church until a new pope is chosen. Driving the news: Pope Francis, 88, ...

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The cause of death for the 88-year-old, who chose to be referred to as Francis in honor of the 13th century patron saint ...

His naturalistic depiction of the Madonna, without halo or jewelry, tenderly nursing ... The single mother found commissions hard to come by (Roman tastes had changed while Artemisia was in ...

After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity. Pope Francis at ...

The King and Queen of Spain arrive in Rome to Attend the State Funeral of the Pope, who passed away on April 21 at age 88 ...

Pope Francis was the 266th pontiff, having taken over from Pope Benedict in 2013. Francis made history as the first pope ...

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev’d Dr. Henry Ndukuba, has extended condolences to the Roman Catholic Church following the passing of Pope Francis, who died on ...

Religious jewelry has been deeply significant throughout human history. Beyond mere adornment, these pieces symbolize faith, convey spiritual meaning, and strengthen the connection between individuals ...

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