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Why Pope Francis Never Visited Homeland Argentina During His 12-Year Papacy
Last year, Pope Francis expressed a desire to visit Argentina but was worried about the political implications
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Pope Francis Death: When The Papacy Was Shifted From Vatican To France
Pope Francis never liked grand titles. He called himself the Bishop of Rome, not the ruler of Vatican City. He carried his own bag, wore simple shoes and asked for prayers more often than he gave blessings
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The Pope Who Wasn't There: Benedict's Triple Papacy
Benedict IX, a pope in the 11th century, holds the rare distinction of becoming a pope three times, selling the papacy, being deposed, reinstated, and eventually excommunicated.
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"Who Am I To Judge Him": Key Quotes From Pope Francis' Papacy
Pope Francis Death News: Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 after a prolonged illness, the Vatican announced on Monday.
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With Pope In Hospital, Vatican Breaks Century-Old Taboos To Discuss Health
John Thavis, a Vatican correspondent for three papacies, said the new transparency "fits with Francis' open style of communicating but is a departure from the Vatican's traditional reserve on the topic of papal health".
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Did Nostradamus Predict Pope's Death And Vatican's Fall? Prophecy Resurfaces
Renowned astrologer Nostradamus' prophecies are being revisited amid speculation that he predicted the death of Pope Francis and the rise of his successor.
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43-Hour Flightime, 32,000 km: 87-Year-Old Pope Francis' Epic Voyage
By embarking aged 87 on the farthest journey of his papacy, Pope Francis is doing something some believed impossible -- and seeking to silence those who doubt his ability to fulfil his role.
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In Rare Move, Pope Sacks US Bishop Who Was His Fierce Critic
Pope Francis on Saturday dismissed US bishop Joseph Strickland, a prominent conservative who had repeatedly criticised his papacy, following concerns over the clergyman's leadership and governance.
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Pope Benedict Dies At The Age Of 95: 5 Points On His Papacy
Pope Benedict the Sixteenth died Saturday at the age of 95, the Vatican announced, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries.
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What Pope Francis Said After Nun Asked Him For A Kiss
Pope Francis, who last month angrily slapped the hand of a woman who yanked him toward her, gave a light-hearted reaction more typical of his papacy on Wednesday when a nun asked him for a kiss. He said yes, although only after she promised not to bite him.
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Pope Takes Environmental, Social Messages to Africa
Pope Francis heads to Africa for the first time today on a trip aimed at pushing the key themes of his papacy but also fraught with security concerns.
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Pope Readies for Africa, Riskiest Trip of His Papacy
Pope Francis heads to Africa this week for the riskiest trip of his papacy, defying danger with an open-topped popemobile and visits to a slum, refugee camp and mosque despite security fears following jihadist attacks.
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Vatican Leaks Scandal Widens as Authors Investigated, Others Suspected
A leaks scandal rocking the papacy widened on Wednesday as the Vatican put two Italian journalists under investigation and said it suspected other Holy See officials had helped two arrested for stealing documents.
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Pope Francis Says Church Needs More Decentralisation, Changes to Papacy
Pope Francis called today for "healthy decentralisation" of power in the Roman Catholic Church, including changes in the papacy and greater decision-making authority for local bishops.
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Two living popes to honour two dead ones: The Ceremony
In a historic match-up of papacies past and present, Pope Francis and emeritus Pope Benedict XVI honored Popes John XXIII and John Paul II in the first ever canonization of two popes.
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Why Pope Francis Never Visited Homeland Argentina During His 12-Year Papacy
Last year, Pope Francis expressed a desire to visit Argentina but was worried about the political implications
-
Pope Francis Death: When The Papacy Was Shifted From Vatican To France
Pope Francis never liked grand titles. He called himself the Bishop of Rome, not the ruler of Vatican City. He carried his own bag, wore simple shoes and asked for prayers more often than he gave blessings
-
The Pope Who Wasn't There: Benedict's Triple Papacy
Benedict IX, a pope in the 11th century, holds the rare distinction of becoming a pope three times, selling the papacy, being deposed, reinstated, and eventually excommunicated.
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"Who Am I To Judge Him": Key Quotes From Pope Francis' Papacy
Pope Francis Death News: Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 after a prolonged illness, the Vatican announced on Monday.
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With Pope In Hospital, Vatican Breaks Century-Old Taboos To Discuss Health
John Thavis, a Vatican correspondent for three papacies, said the new transparency "fits with Francis' open style of communicating but is a departure from the Vatican's traditional reserve on the topic of papal health".
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Did Nostradamus Predict Pope's Death And Vatican's Fall? Prophecy Resurfaces
Renowned astrologer Nostradamus' prophecies are being revisited amid speculation that he predicted the death of Pope Francis and the rise of his successor.
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43-Hour Flightime, 32,000 km: 87-Year-Old Pope Francis' Epic Voyage
By embarking aged 87 on the farthest journey of his papacy, Pope Francis is doing something some believed impossible -- and seeking to silence those who doubt his ability to fulfil his role.
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In Rare Move, Pope Sacks US Bishop Who Was His Fierce Critic
Pope Francis on Saturday dismissed US bishop Joseph Strickland, a prominent conservative who had repeatedly criticised his papacy, following concerns over the clergyman's leadership and governance.
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Pope Benedict Dies At The Age Of 95: 5 Points On His Papacy
Pope Benedict the Sixteenth died Saturday at the age of 95, the Vatican announced, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries.
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What Pope Francis Said After Nun Asked Him For A Kiss
Pope Francis, who last month angrily slapped the hand of a woman who yanked him toward her, gave a light-hearted reaction more typical of his papacy on Wednesday when a nun asked him for a kiss. He said yes, although only after she promised not to bite him.
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Pope Takes Environmental, Social Messages to Africa
Pope Francis heads to Africa for the first time today on a trip aimed at pushing the key themes of his papacy but also fraught with security concerns.
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Pope Readies for Africa, Riskiest Trip of His Papacy
Pope Francis heads to Africa this week for the riskiest trip of his papacy, defying danger with an open-topped popemobile and visits to a slum, refugee camp and mosque despite security fears following jihadist attacks.
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Vatican Leaks Scandal Widens as Authors Investigated, Others Suspected
A leaks scandal rocking the papacy widened on Wednesday as the Vatican put two Italian journalists under investigation and said it suspected other Holy See officials had helped two arrested for stealing documents.
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Pope Francis Says Church Needs More Decentralisation, Changes to Papacy
Pope Francis called today for "healthy decentralisation" of power in the Roman Catholic Church, including changes in the papacy and greater decision-making authority for local bishops.
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Two living popes to honour two dead ones: The Ceremony
In a historic match-up of papacies past and present, Pope Francis and emeritus Pope Benedict XVI honored Popes John XXIII and John Paul II in the first ever canonization of two popes.
