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Pope Francis
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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Vatican
Cardinals choose prelates to offer reflections on church, future pope
As the world's cardinals arrive in Rome, they participate in meetings, called a general congregation, each day between the death of Pope Francis and the start of a...
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“Encourage a young man to consider the priesthood or to attend Eucharistic Adoration; he could be your future pastor,” says Bishop Boyea
According to a new survey, nine in ten men who will be ordained to the priesthood this year were encouraged to consider this vocation by someone in their life.
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Pope Francis
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 Francis
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 Francis
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...
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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 Francis
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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Archbishop Broglio’s Statement on Death of Pope Francis
Upon the news from the Holy See announcing the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops...