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A Radical First Impression Of Pope Francis

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Daniel Lewin
Contributor

He recently included women in a Holy Thursday liturgy, which has implications far beyond Holy Week.

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Pope Calls For Peace on Easter Sunday

Pope Francis Delivers Easter Blessings

Kiran Kazalbash
Executive Producer

New pontiff stresses diplomatic relations with Palestine, Iraq during Easter prayer.

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Pope Francis Kick-Starts Holy Week

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Eric Parra
Executive Producer

In the week preluding Easter, Pope Francis reaches out to the people of Vatican.

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Pope Francis Calls For A Church 'For The Poor'

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Salomon Fuentes
Executive Producer

Pope Francis is already indicating a significant shift from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, by focusing on the poor.

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Pope Francis' First Day

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Briana Goodall
Executive Producer

TIMELINE: The newly elected pope shunned tradition and showed his humble side. 

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New Pope Selected

Amanda Martinez
Executive Producer

White smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signifying a new pope has been selected.

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No Pope Named In Round 2 Of Voting

Amanda Martinez
Executive Producer

VIDEO: Black smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel, signaling no new pope has been selected. 

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First Conclave Vote Ends Without New Pope

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Salomon Fuentes
Executive Producer

Black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel Tuesday when cardinals voting in the Vatican couldn't reach a consensus on a new pope.

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