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Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church

Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition and hospitalized as he battles pneumonia in both lungs, was elected pope on March 13, 2013, after the surprise resignation of Benedict XVI.

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Pope Francis gives update from hospital bed after condition described as critical

Pope Francis is fighting pneumonia in both lungs amid fears the infection could spread and cause sepsis

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Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick?

Nothing has changed in his status, role or power since Francis was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013

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Resignation ‘possible’ as Pope marks one week in hospital with pneumonia

Some cardinals have answered the question — will he resign? — as he continues fighting pneumonia in hospital

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Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? Pontiff Reportedly To Be Laid At Santa Maria Maggiore

Pope Francis has reportedly planned his burial at Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking with tradition as Vatican insiders prepare for his funeral amid concerns over his health.

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Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church

Four frontrunners have emerged as the most likely contenders known as papabile to succeed Pope Francis but at least a dozen others are in strong contention

The Independent UK

Pope Francis reminds armed forces to ‘always respect international laws’

Pope Francis appeared in public for the first time since he was diagnosed with bronchitis

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Pope Francis stumbles as his walking stick snaps at Vatican audience

The pope tripped while entering the Vatican auditorium for an audience on Saturday

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Richard Williamson, Catholic bishop whose denial of Holocaust embarrassed Pope Benedict XVI, dies

A traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the Holocaust created a scandal when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him has died

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Tool of faith or digital distraction? Catholic Church offers indulgences to faithful who fast from social media

The year 2025 is a Year of Jubilee: an event held every quarter-century that calls Catholics around the world to embark on a holy journey of faith and repentance.

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Pope Francis handed box of papers over ‘most difficult and painful’ Vatican scandals by Benedict

Pope Francis’ reveals in his new autobiography titled ‘Hope’ – the second of two books in two years by the pontiff

The Independent UK

Hope by Pope Francis review – the first memoir by a sitting pontiff

A historic papal autobiography offers unique insights into the challenges faced by the leader of the Catholic church, but skates over scandals

The Guardian - UK

‘Abuse, corruption, dark dealings’: Pope Benedict handed scandal documents to Francis

Pope Francis says in his autobiography he received a ‘large white box’ relating to ‘difficult and painful situations’

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Father Gustavo Gutiérrez obituary

Peruvian priest regarded as ‘the father of liberation theology’

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The Guardian view on women in the Catholic church: let down yet again

Editorial: The Vatican’s latest refusal to contemplate female ordination is compromising Pope Francis’s modernising mission

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The unique history of the only person who can preach to the pope

One day last year I opened my email to find a curious message from Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa. The email began with a common assumption. Because my job title contains the phrase “Capuchin Fellow”, many people assume I must be a Capuchin friar myself. I am however simply an expert on…

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AP PHOTOS: Pope Francis' Asia trip marks 60 years of papal visits to the region

Pope Francis' visit to Southeast Asia, the longest trip in his papacy, is the latest in decades of regular papal visits to the Asia-Pacific region.

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Vatican excommunicates former US ambassador Vigano, declares him guilty of schism

The Vatican has excommunicated its former ambassador to the U.S., Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, after finding him guilty of schism

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The Vatican appoints Pope Benedict's longtime secretary as its envoy to the Baltic states

Pope Francis has appointed the longtime secretary of the late Pope Benedict XVI, who was sent back to his native Germany without a new assignment last year after a falling-out with the current pontiff, as the Vatican’s diplomatic representative to the Baltic states

Latin Times

Pope Francis: 'Agent of Change' According to U.S. Latino Perspective in Pew Center Survey

Over three in four hold favorable views of the Argentine pontiff. A third of all U.S. Catholics are Latino

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Pope Francis Cancels Audience Due To Mild Flu

Pope Francis faces health challenges, cancels audience due to mild flu. Speculation about his future.

International Business Times

Before Dawn At The Vatican Museums, The Key Keeper Unlocks History

It's still dark outside when Gianni Crea pushes open the imposing entrance door to the Vatican Museums, a heavy ring of keys in his hand.

The Independent UK

Abdication in our age: a look at royals who have retired in recent years

Queen Margrethe II will become Denmark’s first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she hands over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik

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Queen Margrethe II is the first Danish monarch to abdicate in 900 years – but it is just a sign of the times

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s announcement of her abdication in her New Year’s Eve address, citing her age and health, was a significant shock to the Danes.

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