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What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
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 ...
How to visit Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral
The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26.
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Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome
Speaking to Catholic faithful gathered inside the Manila Cathedral, Cardinal José Advíncula said Filipinos should be “filled ...
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 ...