Catholicism

Pope Leo says Church must illuminate 'dark nights of this world' in first Mass

Conclave: Cardinals face a 'big call' on next pope

Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process

Scotland's cardinal scandal still casts a shadow as conclave begins

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Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators

Conclave: How Vatican keeps its papal vote secret

Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children

Custom fireworks and standby firefighters: How the Vatican makes its smoke signal

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Conclave author says papal selection is like The Traitors

Heart and Soul. After Francis: What do Catholics want next? Audio, 27 minutesHeart and Soul

Nun's hope for Pope after 1,200-mile pilgrimage

How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day

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Pope Francis wanted to 'create a more fraternal world'

Bristol in Pictures: The Manics rock the Beacon

Images of Pope Francis's tomb released

Swinney 'very moved' after Pope's funeral in Rome

Thousands line Rome's streets as Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral

'Unity and grief' ahead of Pope's funeral