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Trump, Zelensky: World Leaders Who Will Attend Pope Francis' Funeral
Tributes have poured in from around the globe for Pope Francis, a liberal reformer who took over following the resignation of German theologian Benedict XVI in 2013.
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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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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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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 Shook Up Church With Simplicity, Raised Conservative Ire
Pope Francis inherited a deeply divided Church after the resignation in 2013 of his predecessor, Benedict XVI.
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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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In Autobiography, Pope Francis Reveals What He Received From Predecessor
Pope Francis' predecessor, Benedict XVI, handed him a large white box containing several confidential documents related to the "most difficult and painful situations" involving the Vatican.
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From Japan's Emperor Akihito To Denmark's Queen: All About Big Abdications
Following the announcement by Denmark's Queen Margrethe II of her plans to relinquish the throne, AFP looks at other memorable abdications over the past century.
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Pope Francis Faces "Civil War" In Vatican After Predecessor Benedict Dies
From his reforms to his foreign relations, criticism of Pope Francis has intensified since the death of his predecessor Benedict XVI
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Insomnia "Main Reason" Why Pope Benedict Resigned In 2013: Report
Recently deceased ex-pope Benedict described years of persistent sleeping troubles as the "main reason" behind his shock decision to step down in 2013, according to a German media report Friday.
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New Memoir Details Rocky Relations Between Pope Francis And Benedict XVI
Just one week after the funeral of Benedict XVI, his closest aide released a much-trailed memoir Thursday, revealing details of tensions between the late pope emeritus and his more liberal successor Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis Presides Over Pope Benedict's Funeral
To the sound of tolling bells, 12 pallbearers carried the wooden coffin of Pope Benedict out of St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday and placed it before thousands of faithful gathered in the square for his funeral.
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Pope Francis To Lead Pope Benedict's Funeral In Vatican City
Pope Francis will preside Thursday over the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI at the Vatican, an unprecedented event in modern times expected to draw tens of thousands of people.
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Joe Biden Has Tense Exchange With Reporter About Not Attending Pope Benedict's Funeral
The U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Joe Donnelly, would be representing the U.S. at the funeral.
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"Lord, I...": Pope Benedict's Last Words Recorded By His Bedside Nurse
The German pope emeritus, whose birth name was Joseph Ratzinger, had been living a quiet life in a former convent inside the Vatican grounds.
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Trump, Zelensky: World Leaders Who Will Attend Pope Francis' Funeral
Tributes have poured in from around the globe for Pope Francis, a liberal reformer who took over following the resignation of German theologian Benedict XVI in 2013.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Pope Francis Shook Up Church With Simplicity, Raised Conservative Ire
Pope Francis inherited a deeply divided Church after the resignation in 2013 of his predecessor, Benedict XVI.
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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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In Autobiography, Pope Francis Reveals What He Received From Predecessor
Pope Francis' predecessor, Benedict XVI, handed him a large white box containing several confidential documents related to the "most difficult and painful situations" involving the Vatican.
-
From Japan's Emperor Akihito To Denmark's Queen: All About Big Abdications
Following the announcement by Denmark's Queen Margrethe II of her plans to relinquish the throne, AFP looks at other memorable abdications over the past century.
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Pope Francis Faces "Civil War" In Vatican After Predecessor Benedict Dies
From his reforms to his foreign relations, criticism of Pope Francis has intensified since the death of his predecessor Benedict XVI
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Insomnia "Main Reason" Why Pope Benedict Resigned In 2013: Report
Recently deceased ex-pope Benedict described years of persistent sleeping troubles as the "main reason" behind his shock decision to step down in 2013, according to a German media report Friday.
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New Memoir Details Rocky Relations Between Pope Francis And Benedict XVI
Just one week after the funeral of Benedict XVI, his closest aide released a much-trailed memoir Thursday, revealing details of tensions between the late pope emeritus and his more liberal successor Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis Presides Over Pope Benedict's Funeral
To the sound of tolling bells, 12 pallbearers carried the wooden coffin of Pope Benedict out of St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday and placed it before thousands of faithful gathered in the square for his funeral.
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Pope Francis To Lead Pope Benedict's Funeral In Vatican City
Pope Francis will preside Thursday over the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI at the Vatican, an unprecedented event in modern times expected to draw tens of thousands of people.
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Joe Biden Has Tense Exchange With Reporter About Not Attending Pope Benedict's Funeral
The U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Joe Donnelly, would be representing the U.S. at the funeral.
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"Lord, I...": Pope Benedict's Last Words Recorded By His Bedside Nurse
The German pope emeritus, whose birth name was Joseph Ratzinger, had been living a quiet life in a former convent inside the Vatican grounds.
