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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, 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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"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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Harley-Davidson With Pope's Signature Fetches 33 Lakhs In Auction
It may come as a surprise but Roman pontiffs enjoy the look and sound of cruiser motorcycles. We've already told you about the Harley-Davidson 1,585CC FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom, which bore the papal signature and was auctioned last year for a whopping 243428 Euros. This year was no different.
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Egyptian President to Meet Pope Francis Monday: Report
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday, religious news agency I.Media said, citing diplomatic sources.
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Pope Says Big Bang Theory Does Not Contradict Christianity
Pope Francis on Monday said the "Big Bang" theory as a model for the origin of the Universe "does not rule out the intervention of a divine Creator, but rather demands it" and that "the origin of the world is not a product of chaos, but is derived directly from the supreme power that created love."
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Pope's Twitter account attracts 10 million followers
Pope Francis welcomed news today that his Twitter account @pontifex had attracted more than 10 million followers.
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Former Pope Benedict says 'God told me' to resign: report
Former Pope Benedict has said he resigned after "God told me to" during what he called a "mystical experience", a Catholic news agency reported.
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Why new Pope picked the name Francis
The newly elected pope has explained what inspired him to pick the name Francis, which has never been used in papal history before.
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Indian cardinal is youngest in Vatican conclave
Indian cardinal Cleemis Thottunkal is the youngest cardinal taking part in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI.
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India, Asia's unlikely powerbroker in papal vote
India's Catholics may account for less than two percent of the country's population but they will be Asia's most powerful voice in the election to choose a new pope.
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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.
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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.
-
"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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Harley-Davidson With Pope's Signature Fetches 33 Lakhs In Auction
It may come as a surprise but Roman pontiffs enjoy the look and sound of cruiser motorcycles. We've already told you about the Harley-Davidson 1,585CC FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom, which bore the papal signature and was auctioned last year for a whopping 243428 Euros. This year was no different.
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Egyptian President to Meet Pope Francis Monday: Report
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday, religious news agency I.Media said, citing diplomatic sources.
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Pope Says Big Bang Theory Does Not Contradict Christianity
Pope Francis on Monday said the "Big Bang" theory as a model for the origin of the Universe "does not rule out the intervention of a divine Creator, but rather demands it" and that "the origin of the world is not a product of chaos, but is derived directly from the supreme power that created love."
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Pope's Twitter account attracts 10 million followers
Pope Francis welcomed news today that his Twitter account @pontifex had attracted more than 10 million followers.
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Former Pope Benedict says 'God told me' to resign: report
Former Pope Benedict has said he resigned after "God told me to" during what he called a "mystical experience", a Catholic news agency reported.
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Why new Pope picked the name Francis
The newly elected pope has explained what inspired him to pick the name Francis, which has never been used in papal history before.
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Indian cardinal is youngest in Vatican conclave
Indian cardinal Cleemis Thottunkal is the youngest cardinal taking part in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI.
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India, Asia's unlikely powerbroker in papal vote
India's Catholics may account for less than two percent of the country's population but they will be Asia's most powerful voice in the election to choose a new pope.
