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Gazas Catholics mourn Pope Francis, who never forgot them during war

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(GAZA) -- Gaza's small Catholic community is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who maintained daily contact with local church leaders throughout the ongoing conflict, the parish priest of the region's only Catholic church told ABC News.Father Gabriel Romanelli of Gaza City's Holy Family Church... Read More.

6.2 magnitude earthquake near Istanbul rattles Turkey

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has rattled much of Turkey Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.The quake occurred at a depth of just 6.2 miles with the epicenter of the quake located approximately 14 miles southeast of Marmara Ereğlisi and... Read More.

Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis marked multiple firsts for the papacy, becoming the first Latin American pope and the first from the Southern Hemisphere when elected in 2013.He was also the first head of the Roman Catholic Church born outside of Europe in over... Read More.

Thermoresistant super corals offer hope amid climate change: Scientists

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(TATAKOTO, FRENCH POLYNESIA) -- A possible "biological treasure chest" of corals located in an underwater lagoon off a remote island in the South Pacific appear to be surviving extreme heat stress caused by climate change, scientists say.In the pristine waters off a French Polynesian... Read More.

Faithful recall Pope Francis historic US virtual town hall with David Muir in 2015

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis' death is bringing renewed attention to his historic virtual town hall in 2015, during which he connected with followers via satellite, demonstrating how modern technology can bridge distances and bring the Catholic Church closer to its people.Francis, the first... Read More.

El Salvador government rejects lawmakers request to visit Abrego Garcia

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR) -- The government of El Salvador on Monday rejected a request from four Democratic lawmakers to visit wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia.The lawmakers were trying to arrange a meeting four days after a visit from Sen. Chris Van Hollen of... Read More.

Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- The question looming on many minds around the world following the death of Pope Francis on Monday is who will become the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.The selection process will begin when all cardinals under the age of 80... Read More.

What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigration

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis, one of the more progressive pontiff's in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday morning at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed.Francis’ willingness to take a more progressive stance on issues from LGBTQ rights to... Read More.

What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, leader of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, will serve as head of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected, according to the Vatican.Born in Ireland, the 77-year-old Farrell has long ties in... Read More.

Electing a new pope: What happens next?

Sunday, April 20 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- The process by which a new pope is elected has undergone numerous changes in the nearly two millennia that the Catholic Church has existed, with the current procedure a combination of ancient traditions and modern updates as recent as 2013, reflecting... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Gazas Catholics mourn Pope Francis, who never forgot them during war

6.2 magnitude earthquake near Istanbul rattles Turkey

Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in

Thermoresistant super corals offer hope amid climate change: Scientists

Faithful recall Pope Francis historic US virtual town hall with David Muir in 2015

El Salvador government rejects lawmakers request to visit Abrego Garcia

Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in

What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigration

What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, leader of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected

Electing a new pope: What happens next?

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