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Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?
And he came from Argentina, the first pope from the Americas.As the world's Catholic cardinals meet this week to discuss who ...
Millions mourn as Vatican prepares for transition
Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...
World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...
What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Pope Francis and the Future of the Catholic Church
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died. We take a look at his legacy and how the church will choose the next ...
What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning in the Vatican and signals the start of a millennia-old process ...
Popes who have served the Catholic Church for the past 100 years: Champions of truth, faith and love
Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI are among the elected bishops of Rome who have led the Catholic Church ...
Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition
From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
Thousands wait in line to visit Pope Francis' tomb
Tens of thousands of people went to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pay respects to the tomb of Pope Francis. It ...