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NPR's Sylvia Poggioli on the realities of covering the Vatican
Sylvia Poggioli has covered several papal conclaves and the Vatican for decades. For this week's reporter's notebook, she reflects on what it's like to cover one of the most secretive institutions in the world.
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The issues that are front of mind for cardinals as they prepare for the conclave
As the papal conclave is approaching, who are the cardinal electors who will decide on the next pope? And what are their priorities?
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What to know about the papal conclave
The College of Cardinals gathers this week to elect the next pope to lead the Catholic Church. But what preparations go into setting up the rare, secretive event?
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The Pope's funeral is complete. What comes next?
Over the next few days, leaders of the Catholic church from around the world will gather at the Vatican to mourn — and also, to prepare for the Conclave.
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Crowds of mourners and dignitaries pay respects to Pope Francis at funeral service
The funeral of Pope Francis draws the Catholic faithful to St. Peter's Square, as well as royalty and world leaders. The Vatican estimates about 200 thousand people participated in the open-air Mass.
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The Life and Legacy of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died of a stroke on Easter Monday, according to the Vatican. He was one of the most popular pontiffs in decades, taking stances on the inclusivity of the church as well as treatment of the poor and migrants. We look back on the life and the papacy of the first non-European pope in more than a millennium.
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El Papa Francisco, que tendió la mano a los márgenes de la sociedad, falleció a los 88 años
El Papa fue un firme defensor de los pobres y el medio ambiente y una figura destacada en el escenario mundial, dirigiéndose no sólo a los católicos sino a los hombres y mujeres de nuestro tiempo.
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Former NPR European correspondent Sylvia Poggioli on Pope Francis
Former NPR senior European correspondent Sylvia Poggioli, who covered Rome for many years and covered Pope Francis, discusses news of the pope's death at age 88.
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Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88
Pope Francis has died at 88. He was one of the most popular pontiffs in decades, forcing the church to turn its attention back to the poor and disenfranchised and to clean up corrupt Vatican finances.
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Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
