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Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...
What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Pope’s frequent calls to a Catholic church made him a revered figure in war-battered Gaza
In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis had a frequent ritual: He would call the lone Catholic church in the Gaza ...
As Catholic Church Enters New Era, Conservative U.S. Members Push It Right
Adherents are reviving old practices and growing more assertive in the battle for the future of the Church—and the nation.
Fort Worth Catholic Diocese holds service to honor memory of Pope Francis
The Fort Worth Catholic Diocese held a Mass Wednesday night to say goodbye to Pope Francis. The service for the repose of the ...
Interfaith leaders, former Catholic school students reflect on Pope Francis' 2015 visit to New York City
New Yorkers who had a chance to meet Pope Francis during his visit to the city in 2015 are reflecting on their memories with ...
As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again
Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...
These counties have most of Alabama’s Catholic faithful
Although not one of the state’s largest denominations, Catholic congregations in Alabama are estimated to number more than ...