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But the late pontiff also did not hold many formal meetings with the College of Cardinals, something which cardinals said a future pope should change during meetings held before the last conclave.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
In the cover image, Saldaña, Perego, and their sons greeted the pontiff.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Since his election at the papal conclave in May, the American pontiff's tenure has largely been shaped by commitments inherited from Francis, including the major events of the 2025 Holy Year.
—Anna Matranga, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The remarks, made after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, represent a rare direct intervention by the pontiff in a geopolitical dispute.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
In the cover image, Saldaña, Perego, and their sons greeted the pontiff.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Since his election at the papal conclave in May, the American pontiff's tenure has largely been shaped by commitments inherited from Francis, including the major events of the 2025 Holy Year.
—Anna Matranga, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The remarks, made after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, represent a rare direct intervention by the pontiff in a geopolitical dispute.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Pontiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pontiff. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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