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From sede vacante to conclave: Key terms to know at the start of a papal transition — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credi: cinemavision/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 22, 2025 / 11:12 am (CNA). The start of a papal interregnum brings many terms that may not be familiar to many people, including many Catholics. Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect…

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Pope Francis in his own words: 12 key quotes that defined his 12-year pontificate — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis is seen at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 16, 2014. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Apr 22, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). Throughout his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis gave many addresses, talks, and statements, and he penned numerous encyclicals and apostolic exhortations emphasizing themes of hope, mercy, compassion, and…

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The final hours of Pope Francis: ‘Thank you for bringing me back to the Square’  — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis speaks the Easter blessing “urbi et orbi” from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, April 20, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Apr 22, 2025 / 10:12 am (CNA). Pope Francis’ last public act was a blessing of the entire world on Easter Sunday, delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s…

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