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The pope has moral authority over 1.4 billion Catholics. But experts say he may not change their minds on political issues.

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Pope Francis’ funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square and will be led by the dean of ...

A new light is being shed on the clerical abuse scandal which has been plaguing the Church for decades when news came out ...

After the pope’s death Monday, mourners from around the world have come to view his “mortal remains” ahead of Saturday’s funeral.

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Pope Francis' funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here's what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition.