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Politics aside for one day, world leaders to gather at Vatican and mourn Pope Francis
President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ what terms are used when picking a new pope
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...
Pope Francis lies in state as faithful, and others, bid farewell
Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral in a few days. But the thousands of people lining up to see ...
Vance Says Pope Francis Had 'Disagreements' With Trump Admin Policies
Ahead of the pope's funeral, JD Vance reflected on his final meeting with Pope Francis, acknowledging their policy ...
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Pope Francis cared deeply about Holy Land, Jews, but left ‘sour taste’ after Oct. 7
Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...
Pope’s Funeral to Take Place on April 26 in Rome, Holy See Says
The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning, the Holy See ...
An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the ‘camerlengo,’ running the Holy See between popes
According to tradition, the camerlengo certifies the pope’s death, seals the papal apartment and breaks the pope’s ...
Pope Francis, in some of his last words, thanked nurse for chance to greet Easter crowd, Vatican says
Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...