Jason DeRose
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A visit to the Pope's lesser-known home church
Most people think the Pope's church is St. Peter's Basilica. But as the Bishop of Rome, his actual seat is in a church on the other side of Rome called St. John Lateran.
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Clergy abuse survivors release report on cardinals who could be elected pope
The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.
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How the conclave to elect the new pope works
Now that the start date of the papal conclave has been set for May 7, NPR walks through who'll be there and how they'll be electing the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
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The conclave to elect a pope begins May 7. Here's a look inside the secretive process
The start date of the conclave to elect the new pope has been set for Wednesday, May 7. Here's what to look for as cardinals prepare to elect the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
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How the funeral of Pope Francis exemplified his values
The funeral of Pope Francis demonstrated the values he held dear, from the theme of the gospel passage to the music he chose for the Mass. He also broke tradition with his final burial wishes.
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The Vatican is preparing the pope's funeral. Here's what we know about the service
As the Vatican prepares to memorialize Pope Francis with a funeral Mass on Saturday, it is also planning a conclave to elect the next pope. Here are some of the key figures and themes emerging.
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What Pope Francis means to younger Catholics
Catholics who grew up in the faith under Francis reflect on his tenure as pope.
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The latest on the death of Pope Francis
NPR international correspondent Ruth Sherlock and NPR religion correspondent Jason DeRose provide the latest updates after Pope Francis's death.
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A look at the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who has died at age 88
Pope Francis, who has died at age 88, cast an image of humility during years of strain and change, within his church, and around the world.
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Globally, many adults no longer practice the faith they were raised in, study shows
A new Pew Research study shows that around the world, large portions of adults have left the religious group in which they were raised. Christianity and Buddhism have had especially large losses.
