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Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff
A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...
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Politics aside for one day, world leaders to gather at Vatican and mourn Pope Francis
President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Procession
Pontifical Swiss guards stand outside the St. Peter’s Basilica, in St. Peter’s Square, where the body of Pope Francis will ...
Personal memories of Pope Francis, from Ireland’s former president
Mary McAleese, Ireland's former president, talks to Christiane Amanpour about the legacy of Pope Francis. Personal memories ...
The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican
Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to ...
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Inside ancient Vatican ritual which takes place after pope dies and how new leader is chosen
Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, passed away on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, leaving people across the ...
How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican
Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...
AP PHOTOS: The death of a pope begins a centuries-old ritual to elect his successor
The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...