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Fact Check: Inverted cross near Pope Francis’ coffin was a Catholic symbol, not a satanic one
Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...
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Pope Francis' influence on sacred architecture
POPE Francis, who passed away on April 21, may not have written an encyclical addressed to architects, but his pontificate ...
The last pope? An ominous ancient prophecy resurfaces after Pope Francis death.
The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's ...
Meet Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, a Top Contender to Succeed Pope Francis
The papal conclave—the election of the next Pope—is set to begin on May 7, and will see 133 cardinals gather to vote.
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How Pope Francis Left His Mark on the Conclave
ANALYSIS: The late Pontiff famously encouraged Catholics to ‘make a mess’ to bring fresh energy and ideas to the Church. The ...
Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis’ Tombstone
Irregularly spaced letters spelling “F R A NCISC VS” have caused a stir among typography nerds who specialize in spacing and ...
All 133 cardinals gather in Rome to elect Pope Francis’ successor
All of the 133 cardinals expected to take part in the secret conclave to elect a new pope have arrived in Rome, the Vatican ...
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.