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Pope Francis, left, and Pope Benedict XVI, meet each other on the occasion of the elevation of five new cardinals at the Vatican, on June 28, 2017. Pope Francis has exposed the political “maneuvers” to sway votes during the past two conclaves and denied he is planning to reform the process to elect a pope in a new book-length interview published Tuesday April 2, 2024. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool photo via AP, File)

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Pope exposes confidential details of past conclaves and settles scores with Pope Benedict XVI's aide
By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press
Tue,04/02/24-6:39AM , 145 Reads
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has exposed the political “maneuvers” used to sway votes during the two most recent elections of popes, while denying he is planning to reform the process for future conclaves, in a book-length interview published Tuesday.
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AP correspondent Laurence Brooks reports on Pope Francis overcoming his winter health struggles to preside over Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Sqaure.

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Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass and appeal for peace in Gaza and Ukraine
By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press
Sun,03/31/24-3:40AM , 112 Reads
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday, making a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.
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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the pope's attendance -- or lack of -- at Easter services over the Holy weekend.

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Pope presides over Easter Vigil, delivers 10-minute homily after skipping Good Friday at last minute
By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press
Sat,03/30/24-7:16AM , 141 Reads
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis presided over the Vatican's somber Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, delivering a 10-minute homily and baptizing eight people, a day after suddenly skipping the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum as a health
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Pope Francis celebrates the Holy Chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican, Thursday, March 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair
By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press
Thu,03/28/24-5:41AM , 84 Reads
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday ritual meant to emphasize his vocation of service and humility.
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