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Pope Francis
With Laudato Si', Pope Francis firmly planted ecology into Catholic social teaching
The Catholic Church marks the 10th anniversary of "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home" May 24th and reflects on Pope Francis' legacy of calling for ecological...
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Thousands line streets of Rome to bid final farewell to Pope Francis
A funeral cortegé made its way through Rome, carrying Pope Francis' casket in the popemobile to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for burial.
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Pope spent pontificate going to peripheries; at funeral, they came to him
Representatives from more than 160 nations gathered for Pope Francis' funeral in St. Peter's Square. Kings and queens, presidents and prime ministers, government...
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Poor and powerful pray for eternal repose of a pope 'with an open heart'
The dean of the College of Cardinals presided over the funeral Mass of Pope Francis April 26, five days after he died.
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Pope Francis said Mary picked his burial place, cardinal says
Guided by Mary, Pope Francis found his final resting place in the Marian basilica that marked every step of his pontificate.
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Poor to welcome pope's casket to St. Mary Major where simple tomb is ready
Pope Francis' love for the poor, and their love for him, will be on display as he is buried April 26 in Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major.
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Clericalism was chief target of Pope Francis' teaching
Pope Francis made confronting clericalism a hallmark of his papacy, urging humility among priests, empowering laypeople and reshaping church leadership to reflect a more...
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Pope Francis
Prayer, pilgrims accompany pope's body to basilica
Tens of thousands of people have lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis after his body was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a solemn ceremony.
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Pope was a pastor first, which is lasting gift to church, cardinal says
Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny, a Jesuit like Pope Francis, talks about the pope's legacy.
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Pope thanks nurse for taking him to St. Peter's Square one last time
Pope Francis experienced a quick, peaceful death and he was able to gesture a final farewell to his faithful nurse, who supported his decision to take one last ride in...