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How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican
Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...
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Argentina 'slum priests' take pope's message to the poor
Down a narrow street in Villa 31, the oldest of Buenos Aires's informal settlements, Father Ignacio "Nacho" Bagattini ...
Pope Francis was a source of controversy and spiritual guidance in his Argentine homeland
The faithful in Pope Francis’ hometown lit candles in the church where he found God as a teenager. They packed the cathedral ...
Member No. 88235: San Lorenzo, Pope Francis' favorite soccer club, pays tribute
San Lorenzo, Pope Francis’ favorite Argentine soccer club, paid a moving tribute to its renowned fan. In a video posted on ...
Pope Francis was born to Italian immigrant parents. Here’s what we know about his family.
Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know ...
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica
Throngs of Catholics made their way slowly to the 16th century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple open wooden ...
The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican
Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to ...
The Latest: Procession to transfer Pope Francis' body begins
The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an ...