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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 ...
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Carlo Acutis Rome Pilgrimage Turns Into Unexpected Farewell for Pope Francis
Devotees of first millennial saint are awestruck and grateful to find themselves on a very different sort of pilgrimage as ...
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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 ...
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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 ...