Pope Francis Visiting Iraq
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March 5, 2021
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What is the future of the papacy?
Francis didn’t replace a pope who had died. He succeeded Pope Benedict XVI, a conservative, who was the first pontiff to retire in 600 years.
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Pope Francis Presides Over Pope Benedict's Funeral In Vatican City
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Faithful Mourn Benedict XVI At Funeral Presided Over By Pope
Pope Francis opened the service with a prayer and closed it by solemnly blessing the simple casket.
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