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Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor
Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor Pope Francis’s death has triggered a conclave to elect his successor, with 115 cardinal-electors from around the world participating. The College of Cardinals, which will elect the next pope, has 252 members but only 135 […]
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What will happen at the funeral of Pope Francis
What will happen at the funeral of Pope Francis Pope Francis has chosen to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, a fifth-century church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, after expressing his desire to be interred there as early as 2015. The funeral rites will follow three stations: Preparation of […]
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Francis, a pope of many firsts: 5 essential reads
Francis, a pope of many firsts: 5 essential reads Pope Francis was a pope of many firsts, including being the first modern pope from outside Europe, the first whose papal name honors St. Francis of Assisi, and the first Jesuit pope. Francis was known for his inclusive approach to LGBTQ+ issues, famously saying “If someone […]
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