The longtime personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI said he recently discovered the late pope had five cousins who could inherit a small amount of money.
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Pope Francis Is Praised In U.N. Talks For Efforts To Combat Anti-Muslim Prejudice
Pope Francis and his efforts to promote interreligious harmony featured prominently in United Nations discussions focusing on what could be done about rising hatred, discrimination and violence against Muslims.
A Timeline of the First 10 Years of Pope Francis’ Papacy
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is elected pope on the second day of the conclave, becoming the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere and the first non-European elected in almost 1,300 years.
Schools, Programs Named After Pope Francis Aim to Reflect His Mission
When Pope Francis became pope 10 years ago on March 13, the name he chose drew widespread attention.
Pope’s Anniversary Sees Curia Reform Complete, Financial Reform Ongoing
From the beginning of his pontificate 10 years ago, Pope Francis set out to reform the structure and attitudes of the Roman Curia and knew he also had to reform the Vatican’s financial system and stewardship of resources.
10 Years As Pope: Pushing The Church To Bring The Gospel To The World
For a decade, even when discussing the internal workings of the Vatican, Pope Francis has insisted the church is not the church of Christ if it does not reach out, sharing the “joy of the Gospel” and placing the poor at the center of its attention.
Pope From ‘Ends of the Earth’ Brings New Style to Rome
Right from the start, upon his election, Pope Francis presented a whole new style of being pontiff.
Pope Penned Major Documents On Reform, Evangelization, Caring For Creation
In documents issued his first 10 years in office, Pope Francis covered topics as diverse as strengthening one’s faith, evangelization, caring for creation, accompanying families and young people, and respecting indigenous peoples.
Boston Prelate Grateful for Reappointment to Pope’s ‘Kitchen Cabinet’
After finding out yesterday morning that he would remain a member of Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals, Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston called the reappointment an honor, and commended the Holy Father for leading with a shepherd’s heart for the past decade.
Pope Francis has Brought ‘New Life, Fresh Air’ to Muslim-Catholic Relations, Say Experts
Over his decade-long papacy, Pope Francis has reinvigorated Catholic-Muslim relations through authentic friendships and a focus on shared concerns, two interfaith experts told said.