In January 1276, the city of Arezzo hosted the first papal conclave conducted under formalized rules.
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Tag: Pope Francis
From Tuscany to the Conclave: The Two Cardinals Who Will Help Choose the Next Pope
Two cardinals with deep ties to Tuscany will be among the 135 electors called to Rome to choose the next Pope.
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Florence Mourns Pope Francis: A City United in Prayer and Remembrance
On the evening of Monday, April 21, 2025, the city of Florence gathered in solemn remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed away that morning at the age of 88.
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Pope Francis Dies at 88: Remembering His Profound Bond with Tuscany and Florence
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, aged 88. He shared a strong bond with Tuscany, marked by memorable visits to Florence, Barbiana, Nomadelfia, and Loppiano.
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Pope Francis prays at tomb of Don Milani in Tuscany
Pope Francis prayed at the tomb of Don Milani, an Italian priest and educator from the Diocese of Florence, and spoke to the faithful present for his visit in Barbiana.
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Pope Francis to visit Barbiana, Bozzolo in June
Pope Francis will make a private visit to the Italian towns of Bozzolo and Barbiana on June 20, 2017 to pray at the tombs of don Primo Mazzolari and don Lorenzo Milani, Vatican radio reported.
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Pope: The Church lives among the people
Pope Francis stressed the need for “the Church to live among the people and for them,” saying it should maintain a healthy contact with reality and peoples’ lives. The Pope’s comments came during his homily at an outdoor Mass celebrated in Florence on Tuesday (10th November).
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Pope Francis: Church to be restless, innovative
Pope Francis said Tuesday November 10, 2015, that he wanted to see the Italian Church be restless and innovative during a visit to Florence.
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Pope in Prato: combat cancer of corruption
Pope Francis Tuesday November 10, 2015, commenced his visit to the Tuscan cities of Prato and Florence with a call to be ready to journey with Christ, and an appeal against the exploitation of workers.
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Pope Francis in Prato, Florence: live streaming, live twitting
Wach live the Holy Father’s visit to Prato and Florence, Italy on 10 November for the Fifth National Congress of the Italian Church.
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