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Conservatives hope that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor in the papacy

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Conservatives hope that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor in the papacy

VATICAN CITY (AP) – They have entered a conclave since last week, which has greatly exceeded and smart after being removed by Pope Francis for 12 years. Nevertheless, conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic about the historical elections of Pope Leo XIV, hoping that he will return doctrinal rigor to the papacy, even as … Read more

Pope Francis’ ordinary shoes bring pride in his Argentine neighborhood – and his cacavir

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Pope Francis’ ordinary shoes bring pride in his Argentine neighborhood – and his cacavir

Buenos Aires, Argentina (AP) – the man who will become Pope Francis, always bought his shoes in the same small shop. And now, the remarkably ordinary shoes that surprised and fascinate millions, brought pride in his old Buenos Aires neighborhood – and his cobblestone. Simple black shoes – a sharp contrast to the hot ruby … Read more