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Pope Francis was born to Italian immigrant parents. Here’s what we know about his family.
Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know ...
Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...
Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state
Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
JD Vance calls meeting with Pope Francis before his death 'a great blessing'
Vice President JD Vance was one of the last officials to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican before the pontiff's death.
Bob Dylan-attributed quote on Pope Francis spreads online, but is it real?
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis ...
Nancy Mace Called Out by Constituent Over Silence for Pope's Death
The South Carolina representative clashed with a constituent, who scolded her for not holding a moment of silence for the ...
Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff
A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...
AP PHOTOS: The death of a pope begins a centuries-old ritual to elect his successor
The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...