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The Latest: Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass as pontiff a day after his election
Read full article: The Latest: Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass as pontiff a day after his electionPope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Mass, a day after his historic election as the first U.S.-born pope in the church’s 2,000-year history.
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
Read full article: Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opensBlack smoke has poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church.
Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis
Read full article: Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope FrancisCardinals have wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings before they enter the conclave to elect a new pope.
Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?
Read full article: Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor.
Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican says
Read full article: Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican saysThe Vatican says Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors still say his prognosis is still guarded.
Vatican seeks to assure Caritas that papal firings were necessary, not a criticism of work
Read full article: Vatican seeks to assure Caritas that papal firings were necessary, not a criticism of workA top Vatican cardinal is defending Pope Francis’ “drastic” leadership firings at the Holy See’s preeminent charity.