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Pope Francis served as the head of the Catholic Church before his death on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis' papacy began in 2013. The first pope from…

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Pope Leo Warns AI ‘Must Be Disarmed’ Ahead of Autonomous Weapons Talks

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Pope Leo Warns AI ‘Must Be Disarmed’ Ahead of Autonomous Weapons Talks

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Flags to Be at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton Longer Than Kirk and Graham

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Flags to Be at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton Longer Than Kirk and Graham

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Excommunicated Priest Says Future Pope Will Reverse Leo’s Decision

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Excommunicated Priest Says Future Pope Will Reverse Leo’s Decision

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How a War of Words With Donald Trump Has Been the Making of Pope Leo XIV

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How a War of Words With Donald Trump Has Been the Making of Pope Leo XIV

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How Trump-Vatican Drama Could Impact Midterms

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How Trump-Vatican Drama Could Impact Midterms

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JD Vance’s Faith Faces Trump Test

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JD Vance’s Faith Faces Trump Test

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Who is Angelo Becciu? Cardinal Gets Mistrial in Vatican ‘Trial of Century’

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Who is Angelo Becciu? Cardinal Gets Mistrial in Vatican ‘Trial of Century’

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Pope Francis Critic Brian Burch Confirmed as Vatican Ambassador

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Pope Francis Critic Brian Burch Confirmed as Vatican Ambassador

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Pope Reacts to Strike at Gaza Church

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Pope Reacts to Strike at Gaza Church

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Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration: First American Pontiff Delivers Message

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Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration: First American Pontiff Delivers Message

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Pope Leo XIV to Helm a Catholic Church Facing Debt, Division and Decline

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Pope Leo XIV to Helm a Catholic Church Facing Debt, Division and Decline

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The Pope’s Behind-the-Scenes Role in America

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The Pope’s Behind-the-Scenes Role in America

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Pope Leo XIV in His Own Words: Immigration, Euthanasia, Abortion and More

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Pope Leo XIV in His Own Words: Immigration, Euthanasia, Abortion and More

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First American Pope Bridges Cultural, Political Divides | Opinion

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First American Pope Bridges Cultural, Political Divides | Opinion

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LGBTQ+ Catholics React to New Pope Leo XIV

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LGBTQ+ Catholics React to New Pope Leo XIV

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Does the New Pope Root for the Chicago Cubs or White Sox? An Investigation

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Does the New Pope Root for the Chicago Cubs or White Sox? An Investigation

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Pope Leo XIV Faces Financial Headache as New Catholic Church Leader

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Pope Leo XIV Faces Financial Headache as New Catholic Church Leader

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Catholics Overseeing Gaza Church Send Message as New Pope Inherits War

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Catholics Overseeing Gaza Church Send Message as New Pope Inherits War

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Pope Leo’s Brother Reacts to New Papacy—’Oh My God’

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Pope Leo’s Brother Reacts to New Papacy—’Oh My God’

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China’s Complicated Relationship With the Catholic Church

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China’s Complicated Relationship With the Catholic Church

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Why Did Robert Prevost Choose The Name Pope Leo XIV?

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Why Did Robert Prevost Choose The Name Pope Leo XIV?

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World Leaders Welcome Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff

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World Leaders Welcome Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff

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Who Is Robert Prevost? New Pope Leo XIV Announced

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Who Is Robert Prevost? New Pope Leo XIV Announced

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Pope Leo XIV Elected, Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope in History

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Pope Leo XIV Elected, Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope in History

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Pope Leo XIV: American Calls for ‘Peace’ as New Leader of Catholic Church

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Pope Leo XIV: American Calls for ‘Peace’ as New Leader of Catholic Church

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Why Ravioli Was Banned From Papal Conclave

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Why Ravioli Was Banned From Papal Conclave

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Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?

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Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?

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Top 5 Favorites To Replace Pope Francis After First Day of Conclave

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Top 5 Favorites To Replace Pope Francis After First Day of Conclave

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White Smoke Meaning Explained: Understanding Papal Conclave’s Chapel Signals

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White Smoke Meaning Explained: Understanding Papal Conclave’s Chapel Signals

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New Pope Update: Black Smoke From Conclave After Cardinals’ First Vote

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New Pope Update: Black Smoke From Conclave After Cardinals’ First Vote

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