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A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes

From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal his intentions as...

06.05.2025 5

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Daniel Speed Thompson

Who’s who at the Vatican?

The pope leads the Catholic Church, but some 2,000 other people work at the Holy See and city-state.

03.03.2025 10

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Daniel Speed Thompson