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'Conclave' portrays pope successor process right but also shows church as 'primitive': expert
In the wake of Pope Francis' death, viewership has spiked for "Conclave," about the choosing of a new pope. Two experts tell ...
'He made Catholicism cool again.' SoCal's Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Francis' impact
By prioritizing the environment, championing the poor and striking a more welcoming tone with LGBTQ Catholics, Pope Francis ...
Pope Francis' funeral: Donald Trump, Prince William among world leaders attending
His memorial service is set for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) and his body will be buried at Rome's ...
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For Pope Francis, 'evil' was the pursuit, sale and use of weapons
N o Pope had ever kissed the feet of leaders, begging them to bring peace to their country. But in April 2019, Pope Francis ...
Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much
The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still ...
What time is Pope Francis' funeral? Vatican reveals full schedule of Saturday ceremony
Public visitation will come to an end Friday, April 25 before a funeral for Pope Francis takes place Saturday in St. Peter's ...
The abuse crisis is still roiling the Catholic Church
Pope Francis took steps to address abuse. But cases continue to emerge, especially in Africa and Asia, with the potential to ...
Catholic Church in U.S. facing shortage of priests
The new Pope will lead a church that is growing around the world, but also facing a shortage of priests in the United States.