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Most stories about Pope Francis mention that he made history as the first pontiff from Latin America. In fact, Francis was the first pope in centuries to be born outside Europe. But what impact did that actually have on the Catholic Church? The Conversation U.S. asked Neomi De Anda, a…

He made strides in boosting female workforce in Vatican but also insisted women could never become priests

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle likes to be called by his nickname ‘Chito’

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Many Indigenous Catholics saw an ally in Pope Francis who championed their causes, asked forgiveness for the church’s historical wrongs and allowed them to incorporate aspects of their Native cultures into practicing their faith

Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries will begin electing a pope this week in the most geographically diverse conclave in history

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

Known as the ‘slum bishop’ Francis made concern for the poor a major focus

Trump said he would be his own first choice to become the next pope