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As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again
Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...
Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday
Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday, ...
Pope’s frequent calls to a Catholic church made him a revered figure in war-battered Gaza
In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis had a frequent ritual: He would call the lone Catholic church in the Gaza ...
As Catholic Church Enters New Era, Conservative U.S. Members Push It Right
Adherents are reviving old practices and growing more assertive in the battle for the future of the Church—and the nation.
Charlotte bishop: ‘Day of sorrow’ for NC diocese but plan to celebrate Pope Francis’ life
Bishop Michael Martin and other Catholic leaders in the Charlotte area reacted to the death of Francis, who had appeared in a ...
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Catholic LGBTQ+ advocate remembers handwritten note from Pope Francis
(LEX 18) — Like millions of Catholics around the world, Stan "JR" Zerkowski is remembering Pope Francis' legacy. "This was a ...
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'Build off his life': KC independent Catholic church mourns Pope Francis, celebrates his inclusivity
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the world mourns the life and legacy of Pope Francis, Catholics across Kansas City are reflecting on his push for inclusion and acceptance within the faith.
The long line of the papacy: Francis' death renews focus on the church's most powerful figures
Peter was the first pontiff of the Catholic church, and several popes have been considered "great" in the interim.