Influential bishops with Chicago ties will have a hand in picking the next pope
Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, and Chicago-born Cardinals Robert Prevost and Wilton Gregory would be part ...
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2013, Francis becomes first non-European pope in over 1,250 years
By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2025. There are 293 days left in the year. Today in ...
With Pope Francis ill, how is a new pope chosen? Here's what we know
The pope has been informed of the "many initiatives to pray for him," and he remains in good spirits, the statement said.
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Pope's chair: The enduring symbol of Christian unity
This feast celebrates Peter’s leadership and the unity of the Church under the Pope. The “chair” in this feast is not just a ...
What is Ash Wednesday? What to know about the first day of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus ...
With Pope Francis' prognosis remaining guard, how is a new pope chosen? What we know
America also reported that a Vatican source said Pope Francis is stable, but the prognosis is guarded, which means he's not ...
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Pope Francis reaches 12th year as pope. This is how long his predecessors served
When a pope is named, they take on a new papal name that replaces their secular name. Francis was the first Francis. The most common papal name is John, followed by Benedict and Gregory.
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March 13, Francis becomes first non-European pope in over 1,250 years
On March 13, 2013, Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope, choosing the papal name Francis. He was the first pontiff from the Americas, and the first from outside Europe since Pope Gregory ...
Pope Francis reaches 12th year as pope. This is how long his predecessors served
March 13, 2025, marks Francis' 12th anniversary as pope. He holds the ninth longest papacy of the past 200 years.