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What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It
Experts tell TIME that the next Pope must approach China similarly to how Francis did if the Vatican wants to continue to ...
‘Conclave’: Vatican insider & a Catholic Kansas author on Hollywood vs. reality
You may have seen the movie “Conclave.” Here’s what a Vatican insider and a Kansas author say is true (and what is complete ...
Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...
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Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at ...
Vatican Keeps St. Peter’s Open All Night as Thousands Flock to Pay Their Respects to Pope Francis
The Vatican opted to extend the visiting hours at St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Wednesday, April 23, as thousands of ...
Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...
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Isabel Celaá, Ambassador to the Vatican: "The Church is intelligent; it will choose a Pope who follows in the footsteps of Francis"
The councilor assesses the reactions to the Hamas attack on Israel, carried out at a time of internal division. The former ...
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Vatican braces for huge crowds ahead of Pope's funeral
The Vatican will make final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners file ...