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Every Pope of Rome in history: how many have there been, who was the first, which countries are they from, and who served the longest?
As mentioned, Pope Francis is number 266, meaning there have been 266 Popes throughout history. Pope Pius IX had the longest ...
Why did Pope Francis restrict the ancient Latin Mass?
One of Pope Francis’ most controversial moves was to restrict the use of the ancient Latin Mass; he said he did this to promote unity among the Catholic Church.
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Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? His Holiness Broke With Tradition for His Final Resting Place
Pope Francis will not be buried where popes in recent history have been laid to rest. The 266th pontiff previously shared his ...
The Burial Traditions of Popes
Pope Francis will be the first Pontiff to die within the Vatican walls and be immediately buried at Santa Maria Maggiore. In ...