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European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...
Pope Francis diversified the College of Cardinals more than any of his predecessors, shifting the balance of power away from ...
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Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...
For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...
Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...
As 135 cardinals meet in Rome to decide the next pope, questions about the legacy of the last one will loom large over their ...
When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after the conclave of March 2013, few ...