He hated the name, changing it to Strawberry Hill House and created “the prettiest bauble you ever saw”. His little Gothic ...

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Who was the American who did the first reading at Francis’ funeral Mass? From conclave to camerlengo, here are key terms used in the papal transition. Francis is buried in a place of solace for ...

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