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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 ...
Leaders of Irish church and state travel to Rome for Pope's funeral
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland and Irish President Michael D Higgins are among those travelling to Rome on Friday ...
'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 ...
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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 ...
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.
King Charles III is skipping the pope's funeral, but Prince William will be there. Why?
King Charles IIII will not attend the funeral of Pope Francis, but his eldest son Prince William is slated to visit Rome in ...