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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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MAP: Remembering Pope Francis’ Many Apostolic Journeys Abroad
Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, traveled abroad on apostolic journeys nearly 50 times during his 12-year papacy. The octagenarian pope continued to travel even after being hampered for a ...
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Unique Church Built Inside a Tree in Greece Draws Global Attention
A tiny church built in the trunk of a huge tree dedicated to Saint Paisios draws thousands of visitors each year from Greece ...
Under a basilica’s splendor, thousands gather for a final glimpse of a pope who led a simple life
The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...
As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again
Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...
Pope Francis Leaves Behind a Church That’s More Global—and More Divided
The pope transformed the church’s senior leadership, exposing growing differences over teachings. “Once you start opening the ...
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Accused Nassau church embezzler purchased Sea World, Grand Canyon, cruise trips
A former financial secretary of Amelia Baptist Church, Melissa Ganey English, has been arrested and charged with embezzling approximately $570,000. The alleged embezzlement occurred between 2019 ...
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Nicaragua’s crackdown on the Catholic Church is worsening, exiles and human rights advocates say
On his February trip to the region, Secretary of State Marco Rubio singled out the Nicaraguan government’s effort “to eliminate the Catholic Church and the religious community, and anyone who ...