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Electrifying, maverick Pope Francis leaves behind ‘roller coaster’ legacy

U.S. President VD Vance meets Pope Francis in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media/Screenshot.)

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Vance visit comes as Vatican readies to enlist US in recovering suppressed group’s money

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Vance, top Vatican aides discussed migration, religious freedom, political tension

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Electrifying, maverick Pope Francis leaves behind ‘roller coaster’ legacy

Apr 21
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Electrifying, maverick Pope Francis leaves behind ‘roller coaster’ legacy

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U.S. President VD Vance meets Pope Francis in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media/Screenshot.)

Pope, Vance have unusual Easter tête-à-tête at the Vatican

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No two saints are exactly alike; Jesus calls each of us as we are

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