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Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.
Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits. It’s one of the most ...
Many expect the next pontiff to carry forward elements of Francis' legacy. Yet, sharp divisions remain over doctrine, ...
VATICAN CITY — Few could have predicted that a comment Pope Francis made during a 2018 visit to Chile would blow up into the ...
Images of Pope Francis were laid out in Lecidere Park in East Timor for people to pay their condolences on Tuesday.
New Yorkers who had a chance to meet Pope Francis during his visit to the city in 2015 are reflecting on their memories with ...
Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.
Pope Francis charmed the world with poignant acts of love, humility and informality, starting with his first appearance as ...
Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...