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Who Will Lead the Catholic Church? Key Contenders for the Next Pope

Who Will Lead the Catholic Church? Key Contenders for the Next Pope

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Who will wear the papal mantle? Will it be a progressive pope who continues on Francis' paved path – or a return to the more conservative? And is the Catholic Church ready for a black pope? A divided conclave is now choosing the path for the future.

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius Joins Historic Conclave to Elect New Pope

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Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius Joins Historic Conclave to Elect New Pope

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He becomes the first Swede ever to participate in the conclave's top-secret work of electing a new pope. Himself, Sweden's and the Nordic countries' only cardinal, Anders Arborelius, has grown tired of the question of whether he can be considered to succeed Pope Francis

Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square

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Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square

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The Catholic world is in mourning after Pope Francis' passing – but there is no time for rest. The funeral will be held on Saturday at St

Pope Francis to Be Buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Tradition

Pope Francis to Be Buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Tradition

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In the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, there is an icon of the Virgin Mary that became Pope Francis' favorite. Probably, it is for this reason that the deceased pope requested to be buried there – not in the crypt beneath St

Pope Francis Remembered as a Joyful Leader in Stockholm's Mourning

Pope Francis Remembered as a Joyful Leader in Stockholm's Mourning

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In the Catholic cathedral in Stockholm, visitors mourn the passing of Pope Francis. One of them is Monick Tello – who saw the Pope in the Vatican State as recently as yesterday

Inside the Secretive Process of Electing a New Pope

Inside the Secretive Process of Electing a New Pope

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Pope Francis has passed away, 88 years old, after twelve years as the Catholic Church's highest leader. Now the process of electing a new pope begins

Pope Francis: Transformative Reforms and Controversial Leadership

Pope Francis: Transformative Reforms and Controversial Leadership

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Pope Francis has had enormous significance. Partly for how the church is organized – and partly for Catholicism's image

Italy Halts Football to Mourn Pope Francis' Passing

Italy Halts Football to Mourn Pope Francis' Passing

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Easter Monday is traditionally a big football day in Italy. Not this year, not today

Sweden's Cardinal Reflects on Pope Francis' Legacy of Unity and Kindness

Sweden's Cardinal Reflects on Pope Francis' Legacy of Unity and Kindness

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Sweden's cardinal, Anders Arborelius, had contact with Pope Francis from time to time and has called him a "man of surprises". He urges Catholics to pray for the deceased pope

The Pope Who Took the Bus to Reform the Church

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The Pope Who Took the Bus to Reform the Church

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With a popular and football-loving Francis, the Catholic Church got a pope with both modern and progressive stamps. But perhaps the appointment came too late – when age and health finally took their toll

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88 After Suffering a Stroke

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Pope Francis Passes Away at 88 After Suffering a Stroke

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Pope Francis has passed away and "returned to the Holy Father", announces the Vatican. Francis died in his apartment due to a stroke that led to coma and heart failure

Pope Francis Calls for Freedom of Expression as Key to Peace

Pope Francis Calls for Freedom of Expression as Key to Peace

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Pope Francis delivered his traditional "urbi et orbi" ("to the city and the world") speech to 35,000 people on St. Peter's Square in Rome on Easter Sunday

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Voice in Catholic Leadership

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Voice in Catholic Leadership

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When a new pope is to be elected, Sweden's first cardinal of all time, Bishop Anders Arborelius, is with great probability one of those who will decide who it will be. Yet, he does not see himself as a power holder

Pope Declares Gaudí "Venerable," Advancing Beatification Process

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Pope Declares Gaudí "Venerable," Advancing Beatification Process

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The Pope has declared Antoni Gaudí "venerable", a first step towards beatifying the Spanish architect.

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Figure in the Catholic Church

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Figure in the Catholic Church

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When a new pope is to be elected, Sweden's first cardinal of all time, Bishop Anders Arborelius, is with great likelihood one of those who will decide who it will be. Yet, he does not see himself as a power holder

Pope Francis Donates Four Life-Saving Ambulances to Ukraine

Pope Francis Donates Four Life-Saving Ambulances to Ukraine

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Pope Francis Returns to Vatican After Severe Illness

Pope Francis Returns to Vatican After Severe Illness

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Pope Francis Plans to Deliver Easter Blessing Despite Health Concerns

Pope Francis Plans to Deliver Easter Blessing Despite Health Concerns

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Pope's Doctor Faced Tough Choice During Critical Health Crisis

Pope's Doctor Faced Tough Choice During Critical Health Crisis

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Pope Francis was so unwell that the doctors considered stopping the treatment, reports the Italian Corriere della Sera, which has spoken to the Pope's doctor. We really believed that we wouldn't make it

Pope Francis Thanks Supporters in First Appearance After Hospital Stay

Pope Francis Thanks Supporters in First Appearance After Hospital Stay

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Pope Francis has made his first official appearance after a five-week long hospital stay. Thank you, everyone, said the Pope

Pope Francis Set to Leave Hospital After Pneumonia Treatment

Pope Francis Set to Leave Hospital After Pneumonia Treatment

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Pope Francis will appear in an official context for the first time since he was hospitalized on February 14. Doctors announce that the Pope will be discharged from the hospital on Sunday

The Pope in a photo from the hospital – thanks the children

The Pope in a photo from the hospital – thanks the children

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For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalized over a month ago, the Pope has been shown in a picture.

The Pope Recovers - Plans for 2028

The Pope Recovers - Plans for 2028

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Pope Francis is recovering but still needs hospital care, announces the Vatican. At the same time, the 88-year-old is planning to extend the church meeting he leads, the synod, until 2028

Good news for the Pope: Out of life danger

Good news for the Pope: Out of life danger

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Pope Francis has received positive news from the doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he is being treated for pneumonia: He is no longer in immediate danger of death.