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Pope Francis
Pope's funeral set for April 26, public viewing April 23-25
The funeral Mass for Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88, will be celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals April 26.
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Pope died of stroke, heart failure, coma, Vatican says
The Vatican published the information contained in Pope Francis' death certificate, specifying the causes of his death and contributing factors. The Vatican press office...
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Global pastor: In word and deed, pope preached mercy, outreach
Pope Francis had managed to give his Easter blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) yesterday and even to ride in the popemobile through the crowd in St...
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Pope Francis
'Why them and not me,' pope asks after Holy Thursday visit to jail
Pope Francis continued his custom of going to a detention facility of Holy Thursday. Although his ongoing recovery meant he was unable to celebrate Mass, he prayed with...
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Despite improved health, pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies
With Holy Week underway, Pope Francis' presence at the Vatican's Holy Week and Easter liturgies is still uncertain.
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Pope's visit to basilica is sign of improved health, press office says
Pope Francis is seeing more people and getting out more as he continues to convalesce, the Vatican press office said.
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Britain's royal couple meet Pope Francis at the Vatican
Pope Francis, still convalescing, is slowly starting to hold small meetings.
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Pope begins to receive very limited visits, Vatican says
As Pope Francis recovers from a serious lung infection and hospitalization, he begins easing back into more of his routine duties, such as a meeting with a top Vatican...
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Ailing pope surprises pilgrims during Jubilee of the sick
Pope Francis, recovering from respiratory infections, greeted sick people and health workers after Mass, urging solidarity with the suffering and support for inclusive...
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Pope's condition slowly improving after release from hospital
Back home at the Vatican, Pope Francis' days are spent in prayer, doing breathing exercises and physical therapy, resting and handling paperwork.