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The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave
Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...
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Church must carry on pope’s legacy of mercy, cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Mercy – the cornerstone of Pope Francis’ teaching and ministry – must guide the Catholic Church through ...
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.
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it ...
‘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 ...
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Pope Francis’s historic farewell: Vatican grieves Catholic Church’s 1st head from the Americas
The Vatican is grieving the first head of the Catholic Church from the Americas and Saturday marks the beginning of the ...
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Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
In addition to leading the Catholic Church, the pope is also the head of Vatican City, a 100-acre sovereign state located in the heart of Rome. As the world mourns Pope Francis, here's what to ...
How much does a Catholic Church cardinal make? The surprising salaries of the prelates
Cardinals are high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church whose main duties include advising, governing the Roman Curia, ...