Vatican
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Pope Francis exorcism photo: Is Pope Francis and exorcist?
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Is Pope Francis an exorcist? The question has been swirling ever since Francis laid his hands Sunday on the head of a young man after celebrating Mass in St. Peter's Square.
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Benedict XVI returns to the Vatican, meets with Pope Francis
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Benedict XVI has returned to the Vatican for the first time since he resigned Feb. 28 and met with successor Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis nixes bonus for Vatican employees
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The Vatican said Thursday that Pope Francis, known for his frugal ways, had decided Vatican employees won't be getting the bonus that traditionally comes with the election of a new pope.
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Rome square renamed for John Paul II
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A corner of a big Rome piazza, known for hosting free rock concerts and political rallies, will be renamed after late pontiff John Paul II, with Pope Francis coming to the unveiling ceremony Sunday.
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Pope Francis opens Holy Week at Vatican on Palm Sunday
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Pope Francis celebrated his first Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, encouraging people to be humble and young at heart as he promised to go to a youth jamboree Brazil this summer, while the faithful enthusiastically waved olive branches and braided palm fronds.
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Pope Francis begins ministry as 266th pope
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Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope on Tuesday in an installation Mass simplified to suit his style, but still grand enough to draw world leaders.
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Pope Francis' first Sunday celebrated in Rome, D.C.
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Walking up to crowds, shaking hands with surprised bystanders in the street, mixing his formal speeches with off-the-cuff remarks, Pope Francis stamped his own style on the papacy Sunday. And in D.C., Catholics celebrated the first pope from the Americas.
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Pope Francis explains choice of name, urges 'church for the poor'
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Pope Francis offered some intimate insights into the conclave that elected him pontiff Saturday, describing how he was immediately inspired to name himself after St. Francis of Assisi because he wants to see a church that is "for the poor."
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Vatican defends pope against anti-clerical campaign
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The Vatican is denouncing what it calls an "anti-clerical left-wing" campaign to discredit the new pope, pointing out that courts in Argentina have never accused Pope Francis of a crime as a result of his actions during Argentina's military junta from 1976 to 1983.
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Pope Francis pays tribute to Benedict XVI during audience with cardinals
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Pope Francis has paid a heartfelt tribute to his predecessor Benedict XVI, saying his faith and teaching had "enriched and invigorated" the Catholic Church and would remain its spiritual patrimony forever.
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Pope Francis-Argentina political ties 'defamatory,' Vatican says
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The Vatican is lashing out at "defamatory" and "anti-clerical left-wing" forces seeking to discredit Pope Francis over his actions during Argentina's 1976-1983 military junta.
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Pope Francis begins first day as pontiff
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Pope Francis opened his first morning as pontiff by praying Thursday at Rome's main basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
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Papal merchandise: T-shirts, cologne, coffee mugs all offered
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If you want to see real papal memorabilia, the Blessed John Paul 2 Shrine is the place to be. They display actual clothing, shoes and watches worn by popes as well as rosaries.
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Pope Francis profile: Who is Jorge Bergoglio?
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Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio is known for modernizing an Argentine church that had been among the most conservative in Latin America.
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Pope Francis: ABC7's Gordon Peterson on the new pope and Jesuits
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The cardinals have chosen a Jesuit to lead the church. Jesuits swear an oath of obedience to the pope but they have not always been on good terms with him.
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Conclave 2013: Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney, no pope yet
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Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel Wednesday morning, meaning Roman Catholic cardinals have not elected a pope in their second or third rounds of balloting.
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President Obama: American pope wouldn't be closely aligned with U.S. government
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President Barack Obama is rejecting the notion that an American pope would be too closely aligned with the U.S. government.
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Conclave 2013: Black smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel chimney
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Black smoke has emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney, meaning no pope has been chosen on the first try.
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