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How Pope Francis united a once-skeptical Church with climate action
Pope Francis, who chose his papal name after the 13th-century figure St. Francis of Assisi, known as the patron saint of ...
Pope Francis funeral updates: Pope Francis laid to rest after historic funeral in front of 250,000
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be mourned and buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major ...
Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy or change course?
Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. No date has ...
World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...
Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral holds special memorial mass for Pope Francis
Bishop Larry Sullivan delivered the sermon at a special commemoration for Pope Francis, hours after the pope was laid to rest ...
The pope wanted a 'small' funeral. He's getting fighter jets and drone-busters
Security experts say the operation to secure Pope Francis' funeral will be anything but uncomplicated and straightforward.
Biden relegated to back of world leaders section at pope's funeral: 'No longer part of cool kids club'
Critics of former President Joe Biden took to social media to highlight his behavior at Pope Francis' funeral and where he ...
As Cardinals Prepare to Elect a Pope, One Motto Is ‘Unity.’ That’s Divisive.
Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.
How the papal conclave will choose a new pope after the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...
Trump pays his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him over the years
President Donald Trump has paid his respects to Pope Francis, joining more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries at ...
Pope Francis’ Legacy of Compassion for Palestinians
How the late Pope reacted to the aftermath of October 7th was different from the coldness coming from many world leaders and ...