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An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes
An Irish-born American cardinal was entrusted by Pope Francis to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy ...
Pope’s Funeral to Take Place on April 26 in Rome, Holy See Says
The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning, the Holy See ...
Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope
In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.
Pope Francis, in some of his last words, thanked nurse for chance to greet Easter crowd, Vatican says
Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...
Pope Francis: Batley Carr born cardinal to be among those to choose next Pope
Dignitaries and global leaders are set to converge at the Vatican City on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis.
The $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it
Pope Francis died on Monday, leaving behind a legacy of reform at the $6 billion Vatican Bank. Although founded to manage ...
Flags across US to fly at half-staff until April 26, day of pope's funeral. Trump to attend
President Trump ordered flags across the United States to be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of the pope's ...
Can’t tell a conclave from a congregation? A brief guide on the language of selecting a new Pope
Can’t tell a conclave from a congregation? A brief guide on the language of selecting a new Pope - A change in popes is a ...