Pope Francis Gives Strong Indication Whether He'll Step Down
Pope Francis has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia, and it's making some question whether he'll step ...
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Pope Francis: Cardinals 'used me' in 2005 in scheme to block Benedict XVI’s election
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Around the world, faithful celebrate Ash Wednesday, start of Lenten season
The 40-day season of Lent began as Christian faithful around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday in preparation for Easter in ...
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Pope tells why he chose the name of "Benedict XVI"
I chose to call myself Benedict XVI ideally as a link to the venerated Pontiff, Benedict XV, who guided the Church through the turbulent times of the First World War. He was a true and courageous ...
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Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church
He washed the feet of migrants and prisoners during the traditional foot-washing ceremony on the Thursday before Easter ... reversed a decision made by Benedict XVI that allowed the Latin mass ...
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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.