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The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place
Every time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure to pay a visit to the church of Santa Maria ...
Pope Francis was born to Italian immigrant parents. Here’s what we know about his family.
Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know ...
Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession bringing Pope Francis to lie in state
Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers brought the body of the late ...
Gaza's Catholics mourn Pope Francis, who 'never forgot' them during war
The parish priest of Gaza's only Catholic church talks about getting daily calls from Pope Francis during the Israel-Hamas ...
‘Conclave’ Streaming Numbers Jump After Pope Francis’s Death
Streaming minutes for the 2024 Oscar-winning film “ Conclave ,” which explores the Byzantine process of selecting a new pope, ...
Pope Francis greeted JD Vance with grace even as he stood against him | Letter
So, Pope Francis, God bless him, gave Vance some chocolate Easter eggs for his kids and a theological spanking for everybody ...
Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy
The plight of migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities. In 2013, the newly elected pontiff made his first pastoral ...
Pope Francis celebrated with Mass and art at St. John's University in Queens
As people around the world gather to honor Pope Francis​, St. John's University is bringing its community together in both ...