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Cardinals at a crossroads: While some want to continue Francis’ reforms, others want a different kind of pope
As members of the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave, they face a profound choice: Build on the late pope’s ...
Bet on the pope: All the odds surrounding Francis’ successor — including his name and nationality
The conclave to elect the new pope is just days away — and bettors are laying down cash wagers on who will be chosen, his papal name and nationality, and even the number of voting rounds it ...
Chimney installed on Sistine Chapel's roof ahead of conclave to pick Pope Francis' successor
The Vatican is finalizing preparations for the May 7 conclave, with firefighters on Friday installing a chimney on the roof ...
Pope Francis could have been paid as much as the president, but instead gave his substantial salary away to the poor and needy
So it was no surprise that once he became pope, Francis rejected the lavish salary on par with the pay of the U.S. president ...
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Pope Francis has died. Who will be the next pope? Here's what happens next
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, has died at age 88. The Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period, ...
Martin Scorsese Got One of Pope Francis’ Final Interviews
The project will highlight scripted short films from international communities along with snippets of a conversation between ...
An AP photographer expresses the simplicity of Pope Francis in one eternal frame
A white rose is placed on the tomb of Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP ...
An Italian Cardinal in the Mold of Francis Is on the Papal Shortlist
A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he ...
Pope Francis funeral updates: Pope Francis laid to rest after historic funeral in front of 250,000
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be mourned and buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major ...
Francis Ngannou discusses reported involvement in fatal crash
Former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou made his first public comment on his reported involvement in a fatal motorcycle ...
Martin Scorsese is producing a documentary featuring Pope Francis’ final on-camera interview
Renowned Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese is set to produce a new documentary, titled “Aldeas – A New Story,” which will ...
Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis teamed to produce a documentary called 'Aldeas — A New Story'
Martin Scorsese is a producing a documentary made with Pope Francis that will chronicle the late pontiff's work with cinema ...