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‘The church is divided’: Will cardinals elect a leader to continue Pope Francis’ legacy or pivot?

The church is divided. The problem is to find the one who unites, not pretend that it isn’t divided,” one church historian said.

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Pope Francis, groundbreaking leader of Catholic Church, dies at age 88

Remembering Pope Francis, the Catholic Church leader who broke with tradition 10:43. Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change th

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Pope Francis leaves a legacy as a Catholic Church reformer

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

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Pope Francis laid to rest after funeral ceremony. Why he wasn't buried in the Vatican

Typically, popes are laid to rest beneath St. Peter's Basilica. On Saturday, Francis became the first Catholic leader in over 120 years to be buried outside the holy city, according to Vatican News.

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Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd

The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral Mass in Vatican City, where mourners joined in a final send-off for a pontiff celebrated as a champion of the poor.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

What to Know About the Funeral and Burial of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican. Here are the key things to know about the funeral of the first Latin American pontiff in the church's history: When and where is his funeral being held?

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What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It

The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...

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 ...

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Catholic faithful flock to Pope Francis' tomb as eyes turn to conclave

A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria ...

Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition

From “camerlengo” to “white smoke,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

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The Catholic Church after Pope Francis

He was an outsider who wasn’t really part of the Vatican power structure ... overcome the divisions in the church within the rich world. Rather, he troubled Catholic conservatives without ...

Pope Francis’ Legacy To Women In The Catholic Church: A Platform, Not A Pulpit

Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for ...

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When Does the Conclave Start? Vatican Process to Choose New Pope Explained

The cardinals eligible to vote for the new pope will gather in the coming weeks and enter seclusion to secretly vote for the ...

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Could the next pope be Black? Peter Turkson’s papal bid could rewrite over 1,500 years of Vatican history

With the recent passing of Pope Francis, the world enters a moment not just of mourning, but of reckoning. The head of the ...

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