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From nightclub bouncer to the Pope of the poor
Piano, the Italian word for slow, was one of Pope Francis’s favourite words. He wanted a gentle touch to heal everything and ...
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Today I Learned: The Longest Papal Election in History Ran for Almost Three Years
The papal election or conclave is a centuries-old tradition that unfolds whenever the papacy becomes vacant to determine the ...
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How Pope Urban II Sparked the First Crusade
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the First Crusade continues with the events following the ...
From St. Peter to Pope Francis: Full list of popes
After Pope Francis’ death, people all around the world are remembering him for his legacy within the church. However, like ...
Who Was Pope Before Francis? Full Timeline of Catholic Church's Popes
Before Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI was the leader of the Catholic Church. Benedict, a German-born academic, was one of the oldest popes to take charge of the church from 2005 until his retirement ...
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New Hampshire Republicans’ Crusade Against 'Snob Zoning'
The New Hampshire legislature is considering bills that would limit some local zoning regulations. The state is facing high home prices amid a shortage of affordable housing. Republicans in the ...
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How Did the Crusades Reintroduce the Classical Tradition to the West?
Intellectual life in the modern West traces its origins to the ancient Greeks and Romans. However, by the launch of the First ...
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Pope makes another surprise appearance at St. Peter's, greeting restorers of papal tombs
ROME (AP) — Two art restorers were putting the final touches on a months-long restoration of the tomb of Pope Urban VIII, who in 1626 consecrated St. Peter's Basilica, when the convalescing Pope ...
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Pope Francis makes unexpected appearance at Palm Sunday mass at the Vatican
Pope Francis has made an unexpected appearance at the Vatican's Palm Sunday mass in St Peter's Square, less than a month after his battle in hospital with double pneumonia. The pontiff was seen in ...
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Why The Crusades Were Worse Than You Thought
What counts as a Crusade? Depends who you ask. The only thing universally agreed upon is that they resulted in centuries of bloodshed and countless dead. Whatever you think happened and why — it ...
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Pope makes surprise visit to St Peter's, greets papal tomb restorers
Two art restorers were putting the final touches on a months-long restoration of the tomb of Pope Urban VIII, who in 1626 consecrated St Peter's Basilica, when the convalescing Pope Francis appeared, ...
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Pope makes another surprise appearance at St. Peter's, greeting restorers of papal tombs
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...