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Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood
The Vatican has put Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí on the path to sainthood in recognition of his "heroic virtues". Gaudí - who has been dubbed by some as "God's architect" - is the designer of one of ...
Pope Francis shocks faithful with oxygen tube and wheelchair as he makes first public appearance since being released from hospital
The pope, in a previously unannounced move, came out to the square shortly before noon at the end of the celebration of a ...
Pope makes another surprise appearance at St. Peter’s, greeting restorers of papal tombs
Two art restorers were putting the final touches on a months-long restoration of the tomb of Pope Urban VIII, who in 1626 ...
Pope Makes a Surprise Visit — and Style Statement — in St. Peter’s
Appearing publicly in street clothes for the first time as pontiff, Pope Francis went into St. Peter’s Basilica to pray and ...
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Pope's visit to basilica is sign of improved health, press office says
Pope Francis' surprise visit to St. Peter's Basilica to pray and see ongoing restoration work is a clear sign that his ...
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Providence. Who is Most Rev. Bruce Alan Lewandowski
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Bruce Alan Lewandowski as the tenth Bishop of Providence. The 57-year-old Bishop ...
Pope Francis makes first public appearance since leaving hospital
LONDON -- Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago. Francis ...
Pope Francis appoints next Archbishop in KCK after church leader retires
A new Archbishop will replace Joseph F. Naumann as the spiritual father and shepherd of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, church leaders announced this week. Pope Francis appointed Most ...