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The pope’s brother John Prevost confirmed that the pontiff ate his six-inch Aurelio’s pepperoni pizza, which was shipped using dry ice, the medical unit from Chicago’s WGN-TV reported.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 31 July 2025
The pontiff is upholding his predecessor's stance on being outspoken in calling for an end to the war in Gaza.
Video shared by the church with NBC News showed damage to its roof and to a window.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 17 July 2025
The voting is done in secrecy, with the results signaled by plumes of smoke — black meaning the voting will continue, and white smoke meaning a new pontiff has been selected.
2025 new pope odds: Who are the current favorites to be the next pope at the Vatican?
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The Nashville bishop was referring to his meetings with Francis, born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio and who died April 21 at age 88, when the pontiff appointed Spalding in 2017.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 31 July 2025
The pontiff is upholding his predecessor's stance on being outspoken in calling for an end to the war in Gaza.
Video shared by the church with NBC News showed damage to its roof and to a window.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 17 July 2025
The voting is done in secrecy, with the results signaled by plumes of smoke — black meaning the voting will continue, and white smoke meaning a new pontiff has been selected.
2025 new pope odds: Who are the current favorites to be the next pope at the Vatican?
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The Nashville bishop was referring to his meetings with Francis, born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio and who died April 21 at age 88, when the pontiff appointed Spalding in 2017.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Pontiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pontiff. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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