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2013, Francis becomes first non-European pope in over 1,250 years
By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2025. There are 293 days left in the year. Today in ...
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Patriarch Bartholomew says 1054 church division ‘not insurmountable’ as Nicaea anniversary nears
While Pope Francis previously announced plans to travel to Turkey, one possible obstacle to a universal agreement could be ...
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Pope Francis Hospitalized in Rome With Respiratory Infection
He is the first pope from the Americas and the first non-European to attain the post since Gregory III in the 8th century, as well as the first Jesuit to hold the position. (Updates with Vatican ...
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Pope's chair: The enduring symbol of Christian unity
This feast celebrates Peter’s leadership and the unity of the Church under the Pope. The “chair” in this feast is not just a piece of furniture ...
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March 13, Francis becomes first non-European pope in over 1,250 years
On March 13, 2013, Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope, choosing the papal name Francis. He was the first pontiff from the Americas, and the first from outside Europe since Pope Gregory ...