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The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

These are some of the leading liberal and conservative contenders to lead the Catholic Church, following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 ...

Historic St. Mary's City, an archaeological organization ... In the colonial era, it was generally forbidden by law for Catholics to have any churches, but Maryland offered a notable exception.

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His death ends a historic chapter for the Catholic Church. The first Latin American pope, he opened the doors of his faith to ...

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