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California’s LGBTQ+ community watches conclave and hopes Pope Francis’ progressive moves endure
LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
Pope Leo XIV live updates: New pontiff prays at tomb of Francis ahead of first Sunday address
Pope Leo XIV has taken his first trip outside the Vatican to visit a Catholic shrine and pay respects at the tomb of his ...
Blessed be the memes, TV shows and "Conclave" for helping us welcome our first American pope
Before we met Pope Leo XIV, shows like "The New Pope" and "The Young Pope" mythologized the Vatican to the masses ...
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The 3 Most Fascinating Details from The Wall Street Journal’s Deep Dive Into How Pope Leo XIV Triumphed at Conclave
A fascinating deep dive published by The Wall Street Journal sheds further light on how Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope ...
With A New Pope, ‘Conclave’ Becomes The Most Relevant Movie Of The Year
Already, “Conclave” appears to be the most relevant movie of the year, whether by coincidence or providence. The inner workings of Vatican affairs now have a spotlight unlike we’ve ever seen in pop ...
Pope Leo XIV’s $199K Childhood Home Is Swiftly Taken Off Market Hours After Conclave When Owner Realized He Could ‘Make a Larger Profit’
Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Dolton, IL, had been listed for $199,000; however, its owner delisted it shortly after ...
New pope watched Ralph Fiennes' “Conclave” before vote 'so he knew how to behave' during election
Pope Leo XIV's brother revealed that the religious leader saw the Oscar-winning drama hours before cardinals elected him.