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The Most Monitored Conclave in History: High-Tech Measures to Protect the Papal Secret

The election of a new pope is always an event that transcends religion to become a historic moment. This time will be no...

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Cardinals Set May 7 to Begin Conclave, Seek Consensus After Pope Francis’ Death

Catholic cardinals have agreed to start the conclave on May 7 to elect a successor to Pope Francis, delaying the secret vote by...

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After a massive funeral, Pope Francis now rests in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major

Francis rests in peace. It has been less than a week since he celebrated his final Easter Mass and, with great effort, greeted...

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Becciu Scandal Shakes the Vatican Ahead of the Conclave

As feared, the case of Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu has begun to stir unrest in the lead-up to the next conclave. In 2020,...

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Rome prepares to bid farewell to Pope Francis amid crowds and world leaders

Heads of state and royalty will begin arriving in Rome this Friday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, which will take place...

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Cardinal Zen allowed to leave Hong Kong for Pope Francis’ funeral

Joseph Zen, a prominent Catholic cardinal from Hong Kong known for his outspoken criticism of Beijing, has been granted temporary permission to leave...

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Thousands Pay Final Respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica

For the second consecutive day, St. Peter’s Basilica continues to welcome thousands of faithful bidding farewell to Pope Francis. Attendance has already surpassed...

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The World Bids Farewell to Pope Francis in a Solemn Vatican Ceremony

Public funeral rites for Pope Francis began this Wednesday with a moving ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the start of three days...

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A Final Goodbye: Sister Geneviève, the Nun Who Defied Protocol to Honor Pope Francis

Amid the solemn farewell ceremony for Pope Francis, one moment stood out with quiet intensity. While cardinals and bishops gathered around the Pope’s...

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Pope Francis was hospitalized for persistent bronchitis

Pope Francis was hospitalized this Friday to treat a persistent bronchitis he has been dealing with for several days. The Vatican reported that...