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Tag: John Paul II

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Carlo Acutis, Known as ‘God’s Influencer,’ Is Declared a Saint by Pope Leo XIV

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Carlo Acutis, Known as ‘God’s Influencer,’ Is Declared a Saint by Pope Leo XIV

Carlo, who died at 15, was canonized alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati, who also died young. The church is looking to the two saints to inspire new generations of Catholics.

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The Pope Returns to Castel Gandolfo for Summer. And There Will Be Tennis.

July 3, 2025ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on The Pope Returns to Castel Gandolfo for Summer. And There Will Be Tennis.

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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Until 60 Years Ago, New Popes Were Crowned

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Until 60 Years Ago, New Popes Were Crowned

Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural Mass on Sunday. Years ago, it would have included a solemn moment when the pontiff was crowned with an elaborate gold and jewel-encrusted papal tiara.

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For Catholics, the Pope Is a Holy Father. For the World, He Is a Powerful Voice.

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025MOTOKO RICHComments Off on 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.

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Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice

April 25, 2025ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice

Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well with his fellow clerics.

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How Pope Francis Simplified Papal Funerals

April 25, 2025ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on 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.

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Vatican Has a Vacancy, but It Doesn’t Stop Between Popes

April 22, 2025ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Vatican Has a Vacancy, but It Doesn’t Stop Between Popes
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What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements

April 22, 2025April 23, 2025Elisabetta Povoledo and Jason HorowitzComments Off on What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements

The funeral will take place on Saturday. The process to choose his successor will come next.

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What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions

April 21, 2025April 22, 2025Elisabetta Povoledo and McKinnon de KuyperComments Off on 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.

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What Happens After the Pope Dies?

April 21, 2025Elisabetta Povoledo and McKinnon de KuyperComments Off on 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.

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