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Pope Francis’ beloved soccer team in Buenos Aires mourns its most famous fan
Pope Francis’ beloved soccer club in his native Buenos Aires, San Lorenzo, has celebrated a Mass dedicated to its most famous ...
How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican
Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Argentina reacts to Pope Francis' death
A parishioner prays at the Cathedral following the Vatican's announcement of Pope Francis' death in Buenos Aires, Argentina, ...
Why Did Francis Never Return Home to Argentina as Pope?
Francis never gave an explicit answer for not returning as pontiff to his native country, but some experts say he worried ...
Pope Francis never visited his homeland of Argentina in his papacy. Some blame its volatile politics
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, born in Buenos Aires, never set foot in his homeland after becoming Pope Francis in 2013.
In Argentina, debates over Pope Francis' legacy lead to one question: Why didn’t he return?
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Jorge Mario Bergoglio, born in Buenos Aires, never set foot in his homeland after becoming Pope ...
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Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite
Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A ...
To truly understand Pope Francis’ theology – and impact – you need to look to his life in Buenos Aires
Distinct to Argentina, and emerging in the 1960s, the theology of the people shared liberation theology’s focus on social ...
Argentina bids farewell to Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff
The death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a key figure of the Catholic Church in the 21st century, ...
Argentines Mourn ‘Humble’ Pope and Native Son
Across Argentina, many people flocked to churches to mourn Pope Francis. Some recalled personal encounters before he became pontiff.