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What happens when pandemic locks down a globe-trotting pope?
During the virus crisis, Francis has become a 21st-century prisoner of the Vatican.
Sun Aug 30 2020
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Pope readies for Africa, riskiest trip of his papacy
Pope Francis heads to Africa this week for the riskiest trip of his papacy, defying danger with an open-topped popemobile and visits to a slum, refugee camp and mosque despite security fears.
Sun Nov 22 2015
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A conservative revolt is brewing inside the Vatican
There is a growing sense of alarm among strict conservatives, exposing what is fast emerging as a culture war over Francis's papacy and the powerful hierarchy that governs the Roman Catholic Church.
Tue Sep 08 2015