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As Catholics Pray for Pope Francis, Cardinals Are Divided on the Church’s Future
The practice of sequestering cardinals to choose a new pope dates back to the Middle Ages. Starting in the late 11th century, medieval popes held powers far greater than the pope does today.
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Papal elections aren’t always as dramatic as ‘Conclave’ − but the history behind the process is
but wherever a pope died, in the Middle Ages. Why sequestered? Because it took centuries for the church to develop an electoral system free from manipulations and violence – which should ...
Pilgrims flock to view body of UK-born teen before he's canonised as 'first millennial saint'
Carlo Acutis died aged 15 from leukaemia in 2006, but has since had a series of miracles attributed to him - including one ...
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From the Cadaver Pope to Resignations: How Data Unveils Unexpected Papal Trends
The history of the papacy is filled with unusual, dramatic events. From a pope put on trial after death to a resignation that ...
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Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
Pope Francis used its title for an encyclical ... of space and depth went far beyond what was common in the Middle Ages and presaged the Renaissance. They were spared destruction in the 1997 ...