While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

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During his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis introduced significant changes to the Catholic Church, notably increasing the ...

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As members of the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave, they face a profound choice: Build on the late pope’s ...

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The conclave could have opened as early as May 5 or 6, but the cardinals gave themselves extra time to speak in more informal ...