7 h. ago Disgraced Cardinal Becciu withdraws from conclave to elect pope for ‘the good of the church’

Angelo Becciu was forced to resign as head of the Vatican’s saint-making office and his rights as a cardinal because of allegations of financial misconduct.

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25 h. ago Pope Francis cared deeply for ‘church in China’, Hong Kong mourners hear

About 1,000 people flocked to Hong Kong’s main Catholic cathedral for late pope’s requiem mass, including former leaders and current officials.

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59 h. ago Will the next pope continue Francis’ reforms or steer Catholic Church in new direction?

Experts say the pontiff’s successor may bring fresh priorities but likely won’t change core doctrines as a pivotal conclave nears.

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3 d. ago Trump, Zelensky meet at pope’s funeral in church corner, first time since White House clash

An aide to Ukraine’s president described the meeting as ‘constructive’ and the United States called it ‘a very productive discussion’.

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5 d. ago Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow to join conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

‘Cardinal Chow will be going to the Vatican for the conclave, yet his itinerary is not supposed to be disclosed,’ spokesman says.

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5 d. ago Hong Kong’s Cardinal Stephen Chow to join conclave to elect pope’s successor

Secret meeting, where all cardinals under 80 gather at Sistine Chapel to vote, normally commences 15 to 20 days after pope’s death.

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8 d. ago Hong Kong’s Catholic Church recalls ‘inspirational leader’ Pope Francis

Tributes flow for late pontiff who always kept ‘the people of Hong Kong and Macau’ in his ‘thoughts and prayers’.

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