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Faithful recall Pope Francis historic US virtual town hall with David Muir in 2015

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis' death is bringing renewed attention to his historic virtual town hall in 2015, during which he connected with followers via satellite, demonstrating how modern technology can bridge distances and bring the Catholic Church closer to its people.Francis, the first... Read More.

El Salvador government rejects lawmakers request to visit Abrego Garcia

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR) -- The government of El Salvador on Monday rejected a request from four Democratic lawmakers to visit wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia.The lawmakers were trying to arrange a meeting four days after a visit from Sen. Chris Van Hollen of... Read More.

Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- The question looming on many minds around the world following the death of Pope Francis on Monday is who will become the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.The selection process will begin when all cardinals under the age of 80... Read More.

What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigration

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis, one of the more progressive pontiff's in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday morning at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed.Francis’ willingness to take a more progressive stance on issues from LGBTQ rights to... Read More.

What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, leader of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, will serve as head of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected, according to the Vatican.Born in Ireland, the 77-year-old Farrell has long ties in... Read More.

Electing a new pope: What happens next?

Sunday, April 20 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- The process by which a new pope is elected has undergone numerous changes in the nearly two millennia that the Catholic Church has existed, with the current procedure a combination of ancient traditions and modern updates as recent as 2013, reflecting... Read More.

Popes through the ages: some facts you might not know

Sunday, April 20 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Who was the very first pope? How many popes have there been? Has anyone ever refused the office?For an institution that has existed for nearly 2,000 years, most people know very little about the papacy and its history. Here are some... Read More.

Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88

Sunday, April 20 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the Vatican has confirmed."At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome,... Read More.

Pope Francis makes surprise appearance at St. Peters Basilica

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis made a short and unannounced visit Saturday to St. Peter's Basilica to pray before this evening's Easter vigil and greet some of the faithful present.The 88-year-old pontiff, in a wheelchair, arrived at around 6 p.m. local time accompanied by... Read More.

Putin declares temporary Easter truce in Ukraine

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin declared an "Easter truce" in the war in Ukraine on Saturday, saying that the Russian side will cease military action from 6 p.m. local Saturday night until midnight April 21.Putin said he assumes that "the Ukrainian side will... Read More.

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Faithful recall Pope Francis historic US virtual town hall with David Muir in 2015

El Salvador government rejects lawmakers request to visit Abrego Garcia

Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in

What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigration

What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, leader of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected

Electing a new pope: What happens next?

Popes through the ages: some facts you might not know

Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88

Pope Francis makes surprise appearance at St. Peters Basilica

Putin declares temporary Easter truce in Ukraine

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