Born Giacomo Paolo Giovanni Battista della Chiesa in Italy, Benedict XV’s time as pontiff was largely overshadowed by World War I.

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Though the church has gone global, many Italians haven’t stopped believing the pope belongs in – and to – Rome.

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The conclave to elect a new pope will start behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, with all cardinals under the age of 80 able to vote ...

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Matteo Zuppi, known for his advocacy for migrants and his long-standing work with the Community of Sant’Egidio.

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Cardinals enter a conclave on Wednesday to choose a new pope, leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.