For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.
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For Catholics, the Pope Is a Holy Father. For the World, He Is a Powerful Voice.
The papacy is a global platform, so the issues Pope Leo chooses to focus on can resonate far beyond the church.
Cardinals Are Maneuvering Before Conclave To Elect Francis’ Successor
Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.
How Pope Francis Simplified Papal Funerals
The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand scale.
Catholics Expected a Revolution From Pope Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them
Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.
‘The Two Popes,’ ‘Conclave’ and Francis’ Autobiography: The Papacy in Recent Culture
The Vatican — with its politics, its pageantry and its power — has long been a favorite subject for artists and thinkers.
What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions
After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.
What Happens After the Pope Dies?
After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.
What Are the Plans for Pope Francis’ Funeral?
Pope Francis’ funeral, which is set to begin on Saturday, will span several days.
Francis Worked to Make Catholic Church More Inclusive
Pope Francis sought to make the church more welcoming, global and collegial, after his predecessors adopted more doctrinaire and traditional approaches.