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For Pope Francis, a Last Burst of Pastoring Before Death

The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of his duties. Their joy proved short-lived.

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Members of the Missionaries of Charity, the religious community founded by Mother Teresa, participating in the first prayer service, a rosary, in honor of Pope Francis, in Vatican City on Monday.
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Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Candidates to Succeed Francis.

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of which direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

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Catholic faithful gathered for a Mass led by Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City in February 2025.
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