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What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It
Experts tell TIME that the next Pope must approach China similarly to how Francis did if the Vatican wants to continue to ...
Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal who is acting head of the Vatican?
The camerlengo will oversee the transition into the new papacy, including preparing the conclave that will select the next ...
‘Conclave’: Vatican insider & a Catholic Kansas author on Hollywood vs. reality
You may have seen the movie “Conclave.” Here’s what a Vatican insider and a Kansas author say is true (and what is complete ...
Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...
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Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at ...
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Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
In addition to leading the Catholic Church, the pope is also the head of Vatican City, a 100-acre sovereign state located in the heart of Rome. As the world mourns Pope Francis, here's what to ...
Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...