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For Pope Francis, a Last Burst of Pastoring Before Death
The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of ...
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced. “At 7:35 ...
Pope Francis changed church policy on the death penalty, nuclear weapons but upheld it on abortion
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear ...
Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully ...
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Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here's what to know about ...
Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour
Vatican City — Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter's ...