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While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be ‘ad vitam’
While Francis kept open the possibility, and even had a resignation letter prepared, he said more recently that he believed ...
Aunque Benedicto XVI renunció, Francisco consideraba su deber como “ad vitam”
El papa Benedicto XVI sorprendió al mundo al anunciar su renuncia en 2013, la primera en 600 años. Eso llevó a ...
Dancing tango, working at a bar: Pope Francis facts that may surprise you
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis loved soccer and tango, once worked as a bar doorman and was known to shun the pomp of ...
The Independent6d
Francis saw his duty to be 'ad vitam' and not to follow Pope Benedict XVI in resigning
"I believe that the pope’s ministry is ad vitam (for life). I see no reason why it shouldn’t be so. The ministry of the great patriarchs is always for life. And historical tradition is ...
The Daily Mining Gazette6d
Pope Francis lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral
Pope Francis ‘ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body began today in ...
Click2Houston6d
While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be 'ad vitam'
"I believe that the pope’s ministry is ad vitam (for life). I see no reason why it shouldn’t be so. The ministry of the great patriarchs is always for life. And historical tradition is ...
The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state ahead of his funeral, set for Saturday
Pope Francis ’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...
Star Tribune6d
While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be ‘ad vitam’
“I believe that the pope’s ministry is ad vitam (for life). I see no reason why it shouldn’t be so. The ministry of the great patriarchs is always for life. And historical tradition is ...