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Pope Francis’ conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
Every pope has his critics. But Pope Francis’ conservative opponents were unique in that they actually had a living alternate ...
Empire State Building shines in gold, white in memory of Pope Francis after pontiff's death
The Empire State Building is shining gold and white tower lights for a four-hour window to honor the life and legacy of Pope ...
A timeline of Pope Francis' health issues from hospitalization to his final appearance
Pope Francis had been suffering from health issues in the weeks before his death, including a more than one-month stay in the ...
Pope Francis will be remembered for reaching out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community; AP explains
Pope Francis changed church policy on death penalty, nuclear weapons, advocated for migrants and sent a message of welcome to ...
Pope Francis’ Legacy in the U.S.: A More Open, and Then Divided, Church
Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...
Pope Francis's many critics included a one-time aide and the Vatican's ex-ambassador to the US
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis probably expected that he would face opposition to his reform agenda after Catholics for two ...
Pope Francis was a source of controversy and spiritual guidance in his Argentine homeland
The faithful in Pope Francis’ hometown lit candles in the church where he found God as a teenager. They packed the cathedral ...
Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates life of Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church
The Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrated the life of Pope Francis Monday evening at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.