Death of Pope Francis
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First pilgrims begin to line up 12 hours ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral
The first of thousands of pilgrims were already lining up along the streets to catch a glimpse of the late... Read more
What to know about Pope Francis’ Saturday morning funeral
Saturday’s funeral will kick off the traditional Novendiales, nine consecutive days of mourning for the suffrage of the late pope.... Read more
Evening pilgrims bid farewell to Pope Francis ahead of Saturday funeral
Among the more than 250,000 people who made their way to the Vatican this week were the nocturnal pilgrims wanting... Read more
Pope Francis and Africa: The many highs and a moment of misgiving
Pope Francis’ more than 12-year pontificate deeply resonated with the people of God in Africa, with one exception related to... Read more
Pope Francis’ coffin closed in private ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, presided over the rite of the closing and sealing of the coffin. Read more
The legacy of Pope Francis in Latin America
As the first Latin American pontiff, the legacy of Pope Francis in the region is complex, according to analysts consulted... Read more
‘Conclave’ fact vs. fiction: What does the hit movie get right and wrong?
Here’s a (non-exhaustive) look at what “Conclave” gets wrong — and gets right — about the process of electing a... Read more
Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed Friday evening ahead of Saturday funeral
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, will preside at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin beginning at 8 p.m. Rome... Read more
The time Pope Francis visited a record shop and other personal moments
Pope Francis was a pope of “firsts,” and his pontificate was marked not only by historic events and memorable themes... Read more
Jesuit superior Father Sosa: Pope Francis did not seek popularity
Father Arturo Sosa, SJ, superior general of the Society of Jesus, reflected on the first Jesuit pope in a press... Read more
Here are the cardinals offering Masses for the 9 days of mourning for Pope Francis
In keeping with ancient custom, each day of the Novendiales includes a requiem Mass following the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis. Read more
Celebrities who met Pope Francis share their memories of the late pontiff
Celebrities who had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis during his papacy are remembering the late pontiff. Read more
Pope Francis’ love for prisoners remained until the end
Prisoners always held a special place in Pope Francis’ heart, and he demonstrated his love for them throughout his pontificate. Read more
Cardinals converge in Rome as second general congregation gathers 103 prelates
The second general congregation of cardinals saw attendance nearly double to 103 prelates as they finalize preparations for Pope Francis’... Read more
JD Vance on Pope Francis: ‘He was a great Christian pastor’
“A lot of people, especially in the American press, want to make the Holy Father — his entire legacy and... Read more
Catholics bid final farewell as Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica
Long lines of mourners, many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun, wound around St. Peter’s Square... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis is brought to St. Peter’s Basilica
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta and ended with the Holy Father’s body before the... Read more
Massimiliano Strappetti: The last man Pope Francis saw and thanked before his death
Before being appointed Pope Francis’ personal nurse in August 2022, Massimiliano Strappetti was the nursing coordinator for the Vatican’s health... Read more
Who are the many popes not buried in the Vatican?
Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis... Read more
CNA explains: ‘Sede vacante’ and ‘interregnum’ — what do they mean?
A highly regulated process has now begun that will see Pope Francis’ earthly body laid to rest and a conclave... Read more
