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Many expect the next pontiff to carry forward elements of Francis' legacy. Yet, sharp divisions remain over doctrine, ...
The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.
Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...
When Pope Francis visited New York City in 2015, he met and prayed with religious leaders of other faiths to spread a message ...
Prince William will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday after his father, King Charles III, gave a heartfelt ...
President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...
The death of Pope Francis has impacted travel plans for many members of the religious community who were scheduled to visit ...
A 2024 Pew Research study found that a majority of U.S. Catholics believe women should be allowed to become priests (64%) and ...