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Serie A Matches Rescheduled Due to Pope Francis' Funeral
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Serie A Matches Rescheduled Due to Pope Francis' Funeral

All three Serie A matches that were to be played now on Saturday are being moved to avoid clashing with the funeral of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"
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Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Over a billion Catholics worldwide are saying a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday. At the same time, football is mourning a friend and the Argentine club San Lorenzo is losing its most famous supporter
Who Will Lead the Catholic Church? Key Contenders for the Next Pope
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Who Will Lead the Catholic Church? Key Contenders for the Next Pope

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

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

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

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

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
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Inside the Secretive Process of Electing a New Pope

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
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Pope Francis: Transformative Reforms and Controversial Leadership

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
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Italy Halts Football to Mourn Pope Francis' Passing

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

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

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

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
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Pope Francis Calls for Freedom of Expression as Key to Peace

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

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

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

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
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Pope Francis Donates Four Life-Saving Ambulances to Ukraine

Pope Francis Returns to Vatican After Severe Illness
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Pope Francis Returns to Vatican After Severe Illness

Pope Francis Plans to Deliver Easter Blessing Despite Health Concerns
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Pope Francis Plans to Deliver Easter Blessing Despite Health Concerns

Pope's Doctor Faced Tough Choice During Critical Health Crisis
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Pope's Doctor Faced Tough Choice During Critical Health Crisis

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
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Pope Francis Thanks Supporters in First Appearance After Hospital Stay

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
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Pope Francis Set to Leave Hospital After Pneumonia Treatment

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

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