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Many popes are from modern-day Italy and prominent families. Here are the exceptions
About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.
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Pope Francis has died. How will they choose a new pope?
The Pope is the head of state and Roman Catholic Church and is considered a unifying ... He is often traveling and holding masses, Sight Seeing Tours Italy said. According to ...
Italy’s Women’s Six Nations decider with Wales moved due to Pope Francis’ funeral
Italy’s Women’s Six Nations decider with Wales moved due to Pope Francis’ funeral - The match will now be played on Sunday, ...
The country that’s had 217 popes and the biggest Catholic nations to have never even had 1
Another nation to be largely Catholic is the Philippines. According to the World Population Review, over 77% of people follow ...
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Travel: Italy’s Trento 5 centuries after the Counter-Reformation
While firmly part of Italy for more than a century, influences from that rich and complicated past can be seen in the ...
Italy's Serie A fixtures rescheduled due to Pope Francis' funeral
Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league has postponed Saturday's three fixtures until Sunday due to Pope Francis' funeral ...
As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again
Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...
Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse
Few could have predicted that a comment Pope Francis made during a 2018 visit to Chile would blow up into the biggest crisis ...