Catholic Leader

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  Benedict IX: The Youngest Pope In History And The Turmoil That Followed

  The Catholic Church is in mourning following the death of Pope Francis. As is customary, with the death of a pope, the process of selecting a new leader for the Church is already underway.

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  Despite Doctor's Advice To Rest, Pope Francis Kept Working Right To The End

  After spending more than five weeks in hospital for a bout of double pneumonia, doctors told Pope Francis he needed two months' rest - but the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics kept working right to the end.

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  After 'Miracle' Recovery, Report Reveals Likely Cause Of Pope's Death

  Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church since March 2013, died on Monday. He was 88.

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  All You Need To Know About The Vatican: World's Smallest State

  The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem in Latin and supreme leader -- the pope.

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  "Just Learned...": US Veep JD Vance, Who Met Pope Francis Day Before He Died

  US Vice President JD Vance- the last world leader to meet Pope Francis - has expressed his grief over the death ofthehead of the Catholic Church; Mr Vance met the Pope, for a few minutes, on Sunday.

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  "Loss For All Humanity": World Leaders React To Death Of Pope Francis

  World leaders remembered Pope Francis as "a beacon of compassion", reacting with sadness after the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics died on Monday.

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  When Pope Francis Signed Havana Declaration, Ending Catholic-Orthodox Feud

  Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 88.

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  Pope Francis' Last Appearance On Easter, Calls For "Renewed Hope For Peace"

  Pope Francis, who was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, became pope in 2013 after his predecessor, Benedict XVI, resigned.

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  Pope Francis Death Highlights: Pontiff Died Of Heart Stroke, Says Vatican

  Pope Francis Death News: Pope Francis, the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics in the world since March 2013, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after battling various ailments, the Vatican said.

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  Pope Francis, Leader Of 1.4 Billion Catholics, Dies At 88 On Easter Monday

  Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 after a prolonged illness, the Vatican announced on Monday. The pontiff, who was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, became pope in 2013 after his predecessor, Benedict XVI, resigned.

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  Amid Health Concerns, Pope Francis Marks 12 Years As Catholic Church Leader

  Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.

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  88-Year-Old Francis Marks 12th Anniversary As Pope From Hospital

  Pope Francis will on Thursday mark the 12th anniversary of his election as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, but he will do so from Rome's Gemelli hospital where he has been treated for double pneumonia for almost a month.

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  Pope Breathing Without Mask After Acute Respiratory Failure: Vatican

  Pope Francis was breathing without a mask on Tuesday after suffering two bouts of acute respiratory failure, the Vatican said as the leader of the world's Catholics spent his 19th day in hospital with pneumonia.

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  Pope Francis To Become 1st Catholic Church Head To Address G7 Leaders

  Pope Francis will address G7 leaders on Friday on artificial intelligence, an unprecedented appearance that reflects the Vatican's growing interest in the new technology, its risks and rewards.

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  Pope Francis Calls Sexual Pleasure ''A Gift From God'', Warns Of Dangers Of Porn

  The 87-year-old religious leader told his followers that ''sex was something to be cherished'', but it is ultimately being ''undermined by pornography.''