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Who might succeed Pope Francis? Nine possible candidates
A look at nine cardinals being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 on Monday.
10 Times Pope Francis Broke the Mold
Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88, was hailed as a reformer and landmark pope for his decision to move the church to ...
Pope Francis’ Complicated, but Undeniable, Impact on The LGBTQ Community
Pope Francis’s gestures of openness toward the gay community have led to a more capacious definition and understanding of ...
When did Francis become pope? See photos from his election in 2013.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, was first elected as the 266th pope on March 13, 2013, becoming the first Latin American ...
Pope Francis’ Calling Came as a Boy in Argentina, and It Led Him to the Vatican
Francis was a deeply religious child in Buenos Aires. The first pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming ...
Vatican suspends Acutis ceremony after pope's death but Jubilee continues
The canonisation of the first saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis, has been suspended due to Pope Francis' death ...
World mourns Pope Francis, a humble reformer who favored 'the poorest': Live updates
Francis' death comes one day after the pope, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a respiratory ...