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Public Mourning for Pope Francis to Begin at St. Peter's

Pope Francis’ live updates: Pontiff's body taken to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their respects.

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Pope Francis to lie in state, mourners welcome: What to expect from the pontiff's funeral

On Monday in Rome, a rosary service was held for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. Beginning Wednesday at 9 a.m. local time (03:00 ET) and continuing until the funeral, Pope Francis’s body will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, where mourners can pay their respects.

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The Latest: Public mourning for Pope Francis to begin at St. Peter's

The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.

Pope Francis kept faith for poorest Among Us

Wall Street Journal · 20h

Why Pope Francis Couldn’t Rally More Fellow Latin Americans to His Faith

Secularism and the rise of evangelical congregations threaten the Catholic Church’s dominance in the region.

The Boston Globe · 1d

Pope Francis kept the faith for the poorest among us

Pope Francis met with JD Vance shortly before he died, but the pontiff and Vance's boss did not see eye to eye.

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Vatican releases Pope Francis' cause of death

April 21, 2025

Pope Francis Dies, Hegseth’s 2nd Signal Scandal and More

USA Today · 1d

What happens when a pope dies? What to know after passing of Pope Francis

Pope Francis Francis died April 21 at 88, after battling a respiratory infection since Feb. 14. What happens next?

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

Midday Must-Reads: Pope Francis Dies, Hegseth’s Second Signal Scandal and More

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere, died at the age of 88 early this morning, on Easter Monday. Just yesterday, Francis had shocked the world when he emerged from his convalescence for a serious case of pneumonia to tour Vatican City’s St.

BBC · 1d

Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican says

Argentinians in the capital, Buenos Aires, paid tribute to Pope Francis during a mass held at the San Jose de Flores Basilica. The US Vice President JD Vance has met with India's prime minister Narendra Modi to discuss a trade deal.

Pope Francis leaves a legacy

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis, a 'son of immigrants,' leaves lasting legacy

Pope Francis' tenure coincided with a surge in global migration. He urged leaders across the world to be compassionate.

BBC · 16h

The life and legacy of Pope Francis

We're live in Vatican City as Roman Catholics mourn Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the church - who's died of a stroke and heart failure aged 88. We look at his legacy, and ask what might come next for the church.

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Pope Francis leaves a legacy as a Catholic Church reformer

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

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Pope Francis' final hours, last words revealed as Vatican shares details: Live updates

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

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How Francis broke a church taboo with LGBTQ+ outreach

Francis never changed church doctrine on homosexuality or budged on the question of marriage. But he offered a revolutionary ...

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Pope Francis' Final Moments and Words Revealed

According to the Vatican News, some of Francis' final words were to his nurse Massimiliano Strappetti, saying, "Thank you for ...

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How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican

Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...

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Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse

Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018. Few people could have ...

Catholics Expected a Revolution from Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them

Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy ...

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Interfaith leaders, former Catholic school students reflect on Pope Francis' 2015 visit to New York City

New Yorkers who had a chance to meet Pope Francis during his visit to the city in 2015 are reflecting on their memories with ...

Who are the Jesuits, Pope Francis’ religious order?

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits. It’s one of the most ...

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Public Mourning for Pope Francis to Begin at St. Peter's

Pope Francis kept faith for poorest Among Us

Pope Francis Dies, Hegseth’s 2nd Signal Scandal and More

Pope Francis leaves a legacy

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