Pope Francis

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• The Russia-Ukraine war: the peace talks

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  Jan 10, 2024 – Sep 25, 2026 · 297 stories

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• Pope Francis's pneumonia, hospitalization and death on Easter Monday 2025
  Feb 14 – Apr 26, 2025 · 65 stories
• The 2025 conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV

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  Apr 21 – May 25, 2025 · 33 stories

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Stories about Pope Francis that are not part of any arc yet

1. Jul 17Israeli strike hits Gaza church, killing 3 and wounding priest who was close to Pope Francis27 articles · 21 independent sources

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2. May 4– 5Pope Francis’s popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children25 articles · 22 independent sources

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3. May 1Martin Scorsese is producing a documentary featuring the Pope’s final on-camera interview16 articles · 10 independent sources

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4. Apr 27Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public1 articles · 1 independent sources

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5. Apr 21Here are the rites and rituals following a pope's death: Funeral, burial and more52 articles · 34 independent sources

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6. Apr 21– 22Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates39 articles · 25 independent sources

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7. Apr 6Pope appears before crowd in St. Peter’s Square, 2 weeks after his release from hospital10 articles · 4 independent sources

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8. Mar 18Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis next month14 articles · 14 independent sources

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9. Feb 28– Mar 1Catholic Vice President JD Vance acknowledges Pope Francis' criticism of US immigration crackdown15 articles · 11 independent sources

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10. Feb 28Vatican makes new plans for Ash Wednesday amid pope's pneumonia battle8 articles · 4 independent sources

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Stories that name Pope Francis

1. Nov 24– 30Pope to wrap up Turkey trip before heading to Lebanon42 articles · 21 independent sources

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2. Oct 7Pope Leo will travel to Turkey and Lebanon in first international trip18 articles · 18 independent sources

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3. Apr 29– 30Lindsey Graham backs Trump to be the next pope: "Trump MMXXVIII!"5 articles · 4 independent sources

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4. Apr 21The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained7 articles · 7 independent sources

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5. Apr 16– 19Vance, Vatican officials engage in ‘exchange of opinions’ over migrants33 articles · 27 independent sources

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6. Apr 14– 16Vatican places Sagrada Família architect on path to sainthood9 articles · 9 independent sources

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7. Apr 4– 5Disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has died at age 9426 articles · 25 independent sources

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8. Mar 1Pope has coffee, rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation - The Daily Reporter9 articles · 7 independent sources

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9. Feb 23– 24What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?24 articles · 13 independent sources

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10. Jan 9Biden cancels Italy trip in final days of his presidency to focus on federal response to LA wildfires18 articles · 16 independent sources

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Local coverage

1. Feb 28Pope reaches 2-week mark at hospital with pneumonia and doctors suggest he's overcome the worst8 articles · 4 independent sources

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