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A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes | The Conversation

Pope Francis stands at the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on March 13, 2013, just after being announced as pontiff. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini Daniel Speed Thompson, University ...
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A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols

As the College of Cardinals gathers in the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope, crowds outside will watch for the most dramatic moment of the conclave, when a wisp of white smoke appears above the ...
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Pope Francis laid to rest at a papal basilica in Rome

Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday at his favourite basilica in Rome, following a funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in Vatican City. A funeral Mass was held outdoors on Saturday morning, ...
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'Not unlike any funeral of a believer, just on a much larger scale': Pope Francis laid to rest

ALL RIGHT. THANKS, DALENCIA. WE’RE RECAPPING OUR TOP STORY FOR YOU THIS MORNING. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MOURNERS GATHERED AT THE VATICAN THIS MORNING TO HONOR THE LIFE OF POPE FRANCIS. AND JOINING ...

On Christmas, Pope Leo Tells World’s Leaders to Talk Rather Than Make War

Leo XIV’s Christmas address was his first since being elected pontiff and was scrutinized for comparisons with those of his ...
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Longtime friends of 'Father Bob' — now Pope Leo — snap the ultimate selfie in Rome

ROME — Three hours after Pope Leo XIV was elected the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, his friend Lisa Solava emailed him from her home in southwest suburban New Lenox, where she and her husband, ...