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The new leader of the Catholic Church will inherit a financial mess that Pope Francis spent much of his reign trying to fix
Even on his deathbed, Pope Francis didn’t pause from pursuing a dogged campaign that distinguished his reign: reforming the ...
Where will Pope Francis be buried? The Catholic leader shared wishes before his death
The Vatican subsequently released Pope Francis’ testament, dated June 29, 2022, confirming that he wished to be buried in the ...
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
Throngs of Catholics made their way slowly to the 16th century basilica's main altar, where Francis' open wooden casket was ...
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Now that Pope Francis has died, what happens next?
In the coming days, the pope will be mourned, eulogized and laid to rest as the head of the Catholic church, bishop of Rome and sovereign leader of Vatican City Then, the College of Cardinals ...
Rosary prayer for Pope Francis held at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome
Senior Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin led a rosary prayer at the St Mary Major Basilica in Rome on Tuesday evening, ...
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Smoke signals and soul-searching: Catholics reflect as church awaits new Pope
Catholics worldwide mourn Pope Francis’ death as 135k cardinals gather to elect his successor, sparking debate and reflection ...
'Make a mess': An Ohio priest reflects on his time in Rome with Pope Francis
The Rev. Dan Hess, who studied in Rome while Pope Francis began his papacy, described the pope's call to shake things up as ...
Watching an ailing pontiff: What could come next for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis died on Monday April 21, 2025. This story was originally published in the Washington Examiner magazine on ...