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Pope Francis: His Life, Legacy, and Impact Pope Francis was elected in 2013 after Benedict XVI retired. He is the first Latin American pope in history and the first from the Americas. Before he was pope, he was Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the archbishop of Buenos Aires. He chose the name Francis to honor St….
Papal Wardrobe: Styles and Symbolism It may be hard to tell at first glance, but not all popes dress exactly alike: there are different articles of clothing for various traditions and seasons. Moreover, a pope may inject their personal style into their attire. For instance, Pope Francis prefers a simple iron cross and plain black…
Funeral of Pope Benedict XVI: A Tribute by Pope Francis Pope Francis paid tribute to his predecessor, former Pope Benedict XVI, in a solemn funeral attended by tens of thousands of mourners at St. Peter’s Square. Benedict died on December 31 at the age of 95. Elected as Pope in 2005, he made history in…
The Life and Legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died on Saturday, December 31, the Vatican confirmed in a statement. He was 95 years old. According to Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni, the former pope’s health had deteriorated in the past several weeks. Benedict XVI became pope in 2005 and resigned in…