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The new pope will preside over an inauguration mass on Sunday, which will be held in Saint Peter’s Square, according to the ...

Despite being the US' highest ranking Catholic in government, pope fans are slightly nervous about his return to the Vatican.

The election of the first US pope is a godsend to businesses in Rome, as big-spending pilgrims flocking to the Vatican are ...