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Who Leads the Catholic Church Between Popes?
Meet the Irish-American Camerlengo and Italian dean who are in charge of administering the Church during this interim period.
As Catholic Church Enters New Era, Conservative U.S. Members Push It Right
Adherents are reviving old practices and growing more assertive in the battle for the future of the Church—and the nation.
What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday
Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday, ...
The long line of the papacy: Francis' death renews focus on the church's most powerful figures
Peter was the first pontiff of the Catholic church, and several popes have been considered "great" in the interim.
Vatican declares victims of 2019 Sri Lankan Easter bombings as ‘witnesses of faith’
Vatican declares victims of 2019 Sri Lankan Easter bombings as ‘witnesses of faith’ - The Vatican said victims were named ...
How Pope Francis’ progressive legacy changed the church
Pope Francis didn’t affirm same-sex marriage or lobby for ordaining women as priests. But he gently steered the Catholic ...
Pontiffs and presidents: White House-Vatican relationship stretches a century, including fighting communism
The White House and Vatican have had a relationship stretching back to at least 1919, and includes Pope John Paul II and ...