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Pope Francis’ historic appointments: 4 women helping to lead the Vatican
Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican. 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
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
‘Death is not the end of everything’: Vatican releases pope’s reflections on aging, dying
“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface... Read more
Pope Francis in his own words: 12 key quotes that defined his 12-year pontificate
His words often focused on the dignity of the poor, migrants, refugees, and the elderly as well as the importance... Read more
Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis after his death
The photos show the pope dressed in red vestments and lying in a simple wooden coffin inside the chapel of... Read more
Pope Francis’ death: Vatican holds first step in papal funeral rites
Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the rite in the chapel of Pope Francis’ Vatican residence, the Casa Santa Marta, just... Read more
PHOTOS: Thousands gather for rosary in St. Peter’s Square after death of Pope Francis
Thousands of Catholics gathered together in prayer for the Holy Father, who passed away at age 88 due to complications... Read more
U.S bishops mourn Pope Francis’ death, recall his ‘pastoral’ legacy
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the USCCB, remembered Pope Francis “for his outreach to those on the margins of the... Read more
Vatican releases Pope Francis’ cause of death
The Holy See on Monday evening released the death certificate detailing the cause of death of Pope Francis, who died... Read more
World leaders mourn Pope Francis, praise his legacy
World leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance in response to the death of Pope Francis,... Read more
CNA explains: What happens to Pope Francis’ remains after death?
In the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, the process is divided into three steps, called “stations.” Read more
‘A pope of mercy’: Priests from around the world mourn Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square
Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s... Read more
Pope Francis: The pope of the peripheries who shook up the Church
The first Latin American and Jesuit pope was determined to lead a more welcoming, pastoral, and merciful Church outward to... Read more
EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw: Death of Pope Francis a ‘moment of personal grief’ for Catholics
"Together with our entire EWTN Family, I mourn his passing and join the Church in prayers for the repose of... Read more
How the tradition of Dutch flowers at the pope’s Easter Mass was saved
Dutch flowers adorn St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. Here’s how the 37-year tradition was saved in 2022. Read more
PHOTOS: Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at St. Peter’s Basilica
The liturgy was celebrated by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Read more
Pope Francis welcomes Gemelli medical teams to the Vatican, thanks them for their care
The 88-year-old Holy Father greeted approximately 70 men and women representing leadership and staff from the hospital. Read more
Vatican unveils new Timothy Schmalz statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square
The statute depicts a man seated on a bench “who appears to be a homeless person” carrying only two possessions:... Read more
Vatican offers health update after Pope Francis’ surprise visit to basilica without papal attire
A Vatican spokesman told journalists the pope had wanted to get some air and then decided to extend his time... Read more
