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Pope Benedict gave Pope Francis a white box after his resignation. It had papers on 2012 leak
In 'Life', Pope Francis told his story for the first time, sharing the origins of ideas that characterised his papacy.
Death of Pope Francis: Michael D Higgins says pontiff had ‘unfinished business’, as preparations made for papal funeral
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who welcomed the decision to fly flags at half-mast over public buildings, said there should be an official period of mourning, pointing to steps taken in Spain, Cuba and ...
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New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's why pontiffs change their names and what they mean.
The name a new pope chooses will "indicate a certain spirit and direction and vision of the new pope," said Dennis Doyle, a theologian and professor emeritus of religious studies at the University ...
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Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit? What to know
Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88, was the first pope from the Americas and the first pope born outside of Europe in more than a thousand years. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos ...
NASCAR's All-Star Race weekend preview
Excitement is building as race fans count down to NASCAR's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. This will be the third consecutive NASCAR All-Star race in the high country.
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When will the 2025 conclave bring a new pope? Here's how long it's taken to see white smoke in the past
Update: White smoke poured from the chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon at the Vatican, indicating that the cardinal electors in the conclave had chosen a new pope.
Pope Leo XIV affirms family is based on union between a man and a woman, unborn has inherent dignity
Pope Leo XIV has affirmed core Catholic teaching on marriage and the unborn in his first meeting with the ambassadors ...