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Where does the Catholic Church go from here? Pope Francis leaves behind progressive legacy
Pope Francis is being remembered for a progressive legacy because of his stance on issues related to the LGBTQ+ community and ...
Here's what we know about Cardinal Tobin, New Jersey's LGBTQ champion and papal candidate
He has welcomed LGBTQ individuals and supported the expansion of female leadership in religious roles. Will he be the next ...
As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again
Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...
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Why the Catholic Church's future is hard to predict, according to a Vatican expert
Villanova University theology professor and papacy expert Massimo Faggioli breaks down why it's so hard to predict who the ...
Pope Francis Leaves a Church That’s More Global—and More Divided
Pope transformed the church’s senior leadership, exposing growing differences over teachings. “Once you start opening the ...
What will Pope Francis’s legacy be? It depends on what comes next.
A new pope does not swoop in and openly set about undoing the legacy of another. But a lot can change as far as style, ...
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Nigeria’s Anglican Communion Condoles Catholic Church Over Pope Francis’ Death
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev’d Dr. Henry Ndukuba has extended condolences to the Roman ...
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Archbishop of Canterbury resigned six months ago. We'll have a new pope before he's replaced.
A new archbishop will not only need to lead the British church but play a significant role in the Anglican Communion.
Anglican Communion News Service5h
Messages of condolences from the Anglican Communion upon the death of Pope Francis
Tributes to Pope Francis have been made by churches of the Anglican Communion worldwide, following his death announced by the ...
Anglican Mainstream8h
Being There: Pope Francis’s Death and the Future of the Catholic Church
I sat down and began writing this essay on the morning of April 21, 2025, less than thirty minutes after learning of Pope ...
The Observer19h
Pope Francis, voice of reform in the Catholic Church, dies at 88
The pontiff, known for his welcoming pastoral style and care for the marginalized, passed away Monday morning.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)21h
A look at Pope Francis’ legacy and focus on social justice
Francis' 12-year papacy was a remarkable one, working in service to the church until the very day before he died. He sought to focus more explicitly on social justice, on climate change and addressing ...