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May 9, 2025, 1:00 AM
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Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope
When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois and watched in awe as his brother’s name was announcedMay 9, 2025, 1:00 AM
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May 8, 2025, 12:28 PM
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What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
The process of electing a new pope is a mix of tradition, pageantry and practical necessity.May 8, 2025, 12:28 PM
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May 8, 2025, 4:32 AM
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Could an American pope be waiting in the wings? Experts weigh in
With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on whether an American could be elected pope.May 8, 2025, 4:32 AM
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May 8, 2025, 4:31 AM
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Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in
After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church? Experts weigh in.May 8, 2025, 4:31 AM
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May 8, 2025, 4:30 AM
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Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in
Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon begin.May 8, 2025, 4:30 AM
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May 7, 2025, 10:08 PM
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Pope betting goes digital: Inside Italy's viral Fantapapa game
Cardinals gather to elect the next pope, and millions are placing bets on the outcome worldwide. Inside Italy's viral Fantapapa game and tradition of papal betting.May 7, 2025, 10:08 PM
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May 7, 2025, 3:16 PM
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Election process for next pope commences with papal conclave
The papal conclave, the secretive election process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commenced on Wednesday.May 7, 2025, 3:16 PM
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May 7, 2025, 4:00 AM
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Papal conclave puts spotlight on 'Conclave' movie: How accurate is it?
The movie "Conclave" depicts the process by which a new pope is elected.May 7, 2025, 4:00 AM
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May 6, 2025, 1:54 PM
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World's eyes turn to Vatican City as papal conclave to elect next pope set to begin
All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with just over a day to go until the start of the papal conclave to elect the 267th pope.May 6, 2025, 1:54 PM
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May 6, 2025, 1:00 AM
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Beyond a possible Asian or African pope, what are the priorities of the cardinals in the conclave?
Cardinals electing a new pope have some fundamental questions to weigh, beyond whether to give the Catholic Church its first Asian or African popeMay 6, 2025, 1:00 AM
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May 5, 2025, 2:29 PM
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Catholic community reacts to Trump's AI image of himself as the pope
President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope. The post has since received criticism from some members of the Catholic community.May 5, 2025, 2:29 PM
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May 4, 2025, 11:41 AM
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Papal conclave: Cardinals speak out on challenges new pope will face
Two cardinals, Michael Czerny and Chibly Langlois, sat down with ABC News to discuss the challenges facing the church that the new pope will have to face.May 4, 2025, 11:41 AM
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May 5, 2025, 1:16 AM
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What's the geographic breakdown of the cardinals who will elect the new pope?
Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries will begin electing a pope this week in the most geographically diverse conclave in historyMay 5, 2025, 1:16 AM
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May 3, 2025, 2:16 AM
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Vatican workers install Sistine Chapel stove where ballots are burned during conclave to elect pope
Vatican workers have installed the simple stove in the Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during the upcoming conclave to elect a new popeMay 3, 2025, 2:16 AM
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May 2, 2025, 11:59 AM
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Cardinal predicts next week's conclave 'will be short'
Preparations for the papal conclave are ramping up at the Vatican on Friday as workers are beginning to install the ceremonial chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel.May 2, 2025, 11:59 AM
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May 2, 2025, 2:43 AM
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Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election
Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope FrancisMay 2, 2025, 2:43 AM
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May 1, 2025, 1:11 AM
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Africans say a Black pope would be nice to have. But they are not too hopeful
If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church historyMay 1, 2025, 1:11 AM
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Apr 30, 2025, 12:08 AM
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Who are the contenders to be pope? They include a theologian, a diplomat and a simple street priest
There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile.”Apr 30, 2025, 12:08 AM
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Apr 30, 2025, 2:02 PM
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Trump reflects on 'moment of solace' with Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral
President Donald Trump reflected on his private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome, calling it a "moment of solace."Apr 30, 2025, 2:02 PM
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Apr 29, 2025, 9:58 AM
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Papal conclave will last only 2 or 3 days, cardinal predicts
The Cardinal of Baghdad, Louis Raphael Sako, told journalists at the Vatican on Tuesday that he expects a "short conclave."Apr 29, 2025, 9:58 AM
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Apr 29, 2025, 4:01 AM
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Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope
The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new popeApr 29, 2025, 4:01 AM
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Apr 29, 2025, 1:10 AM
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What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
Cardinals have decided the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin May 7Apr 29, 2025, 1:10 AM
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Apr 28, 2025, 7:14 AM
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Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says
The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7.Apr 28, 2025, 7:14 AM
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Apr 26, 2025, 3:49 AM
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Pope Francis' funeral: Who will attend, how to watch
Pope Francis, leader of Roman Catholic Church for 12 years, died Monday morning at the age of 88. Here's what to know about his funeral on Saturday.Apr 26, 2025, 3:49 AM
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Apr 27, 2025, 5:15 AM
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Vatican releases pictures of Pope Francis' tomb, as it opens for public viewing
Francis is buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.Apr 27, 2025, 5:15 AM
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Apr 26, 2025, 5:26 AM
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Trump, Zelenskyy meet privately ahead of pope's funeral
Late Friday, Trump posted Ukraine and Russia were "very close to a deal."Apr 26, 2025, 5:26 AM
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Apr 26, 2025, 9:34 AM
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The meaning behind the symbolic items at Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis's funeral honored his legacy with symbolic items like his miter, crozier, rosary, fisherman's ring and more. Here's what each represents.Apr 26, 2025, 9:34 AM
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Apr 26, 2025, 5:37 AM
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Pope Francis remembered at his funeral as 'pope among the people' who aimed to 'build bridges'
Pope Francis was remembered as a pope "among the people" in his funeral homily.Apr 26, 2025, 5:37 AM
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Apr 26, 2025, 4:59 AM
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American Kielce Gussie does 1st reading at Pope Francis' funeral
American Kielce Gussie, who works as a journalist at Vatican News, did the first reading -- several verses from the Acts of the Apostles -- at Pope Francis' funeral.Apr 26, 2025, 4:59 AM
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Apr 26, 2025, 3:47 AM
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Pope Francis and Donald Trump clashed for years over treatment of migrants
Pope Francis clashed with Donald Trump several times over the years, primarily on Trump's immigration policy and rhetoric toward migrants.Apr 26, 2025, 3:47 AM
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Apr 25, 2025, 12:07 AM
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Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis
Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona...Apr 25, 2025, 12:07 AM
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Apr 24, 2025, 8:26 PM
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Immigration advocate nun makes journey to Pope Francis' funeral
Sister Norma Pimentel, who runs Catholic Charities in Texas' Rio Grande Valley, received a surprise sponsorship to attend Pope Francis's funeral hours after his death.Apr 24, 2025, 8:26 PM
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Apr 23, 2025, 4:26 PM
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Gaza's Catholics mourn Pope Francis, who 'never forgot' them during war
The parish priest of Gaza's only Catholic church talks about getting daily calls from Pope Francis during the Israel-Hamas conflict.Apr 23, 2025, 4:26 PM
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Apr 21, 2025, 2:34 PM
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What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican's interim manager until a new pope is elected
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis's death on Monday morning.Apr 21, 2025, 2:34 PM
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Apr 21, 2025, 7:51 PM
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Faithful recall Pope Francis' historic US virtual town hall with David Muir in 2015
Following Pope Francis' death at age 88, revisit his groundbreaking ABC News virtual town hall from 2015, moderated by David Muir.Apr 21, 2025, 7:51 PM
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Apr 21, 2025, 2:50 PM
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A timeline of Pope Francis' health issues from hospitalization to his final appearance
Pope Francis had been suffering from health issues in the weeks before his death, including a more than one-month stay in the hospital.Apr 21, 2025, 2:50 PM
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Apr 21, 2025, 5:27 PM
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From Whoopi Goldberg to Jimmy Fallon: Celebrities who met the pope share memories
Celebrities are mourning the death of Pope Francis after his death on Monday.Apr 21, 2025, 5:27 PM
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Apr 21, 2025, 3:35 PM
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Why Pope Francis had the most progressive stance on climate change than any other pontiff in history
When Pope Francis died the world lost not only the leader of the Catholic Church but also the first pontiff in history to take a stance on climate change.Apr 21, 2025, 3:35 PM
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Apr 21, 2025, 4:24 PM
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What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigration
During Francis’ time as pope, he spoke on a wide array of controversial and political issues, including immigration, same-sex marriage, LGBTQ rights and surrogacy.Apr 21, 2025, 4:24 PM
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Apr 19, 2025, 2:43 PM
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Pope Francis makes surprise appearance at St. Peter's Basilica
Pope Francis made a short and unannounced visit Saturday to St. Peter's Basilica to pray before this evening's Easter vigil and greeted some of the faithful present.Apr 19, 2025, 2:43 PM
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