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Papacy

After a renovation, Pope Leo XIV moves into the papal apartment eschewed by Pope Francis

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Feb 18
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Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

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Dec 16, 2025
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A bird flies by as Pope Leo XIV tours St. Peter’s Square on his popemobile on May 18, 2025. (Credit: Jaquelyn Martin/Pool via AP.)

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May 19, 2025
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May 8, 2025
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Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

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Mar 13, 2025
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Dec 15, 2024
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Jun 16, 2024
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The baldacchino in St. Peter's Basilica. (Credit: Associated Press.)

Ten popes, summed up in just twenty words

Mar 10, 2024
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The opening of the conclave in April 2005 that elected Pope Benedict XVI. (Credit: Associated Press.)

Pope supporter argues for a slower conclave to face risk of smear campaigns

Feb 29, 2024
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