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I covered two conclaves and a papal funeral: what to expect
Dusting off my memories of covering a papal funeral and two conclaves - the death of Pope John Paul II and election of Pope ...
The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Some takeaways about the life of Pope Francis, who died Monday: ...
What are the church’s rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
After the ballots are pierced, they are burned in a cylindrical stove at the end of the voting session. Black smoke from the ...
How and where will Pope Francis be buried?
In the last two years of his life, Pope Francis became preoccupied with the rites and rituals surrounding his funeral. What ...
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‘A pope of mercy’: Priests from around the world mourn Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square
Priests from around the world mourned the passing of Pope Francis at the Vatican April 21 while reflecting on the late ...
Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity
Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch. Some of the most iconic moments of his papacy were those when he ...
Pope Francis skips Easter Mass but greets worshippers from St. Peter's Basilica
The pope briefly met with Vice President JD Vance days after Francis rebuked the Trump administration for its immigration crackdown and slashing of international aid.
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 ...
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Easter Sunday: ‘He Saw and Believed’
Sunday, April 20, is the Resurrection of the Lord. Mass readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians ...