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A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...
The symbolic items at Pope Francis’s funeral explained
While Francis’ funeral processions have broken with tradition in a variety of ways — including allowing the public to view ...
While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be ‘ad vitam’
While Francis kept open the possibility, and even had a resignation letter prepared, he said more recently that he believed ...
Why did controversial Pope Benedict XVI become the first in 600 years to resign?
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There have been 266 popes in history. Here is a list of all of them
Francis became the church’s 266th in 2013 when the papal conclave elected him after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Since 1963, five pontiffs have led the church: Francis, Benedict XVI ...
Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial
Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...
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While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be 'ad vitam'
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world when he announced his resignation in 2013, the first in 600 years. That led some to wonder if, as he grew increasingly frail and sick ...