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Pope Francis' cause of death was stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis has died​ at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his ...
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 ...
I covered two conclaves and a papal funeral: What to expect after Pope Francis' death
A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...
‘He was almost in tears’: Openly-gay Vatican advisor describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers
Juan Carlos Cruz, a victim of clerical sexual abuse and an openly gay Vatican advisor, remembers Pope Francis’ monumental ...
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican says
Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic ...
Cardinals to meet after death of Pope Francis, plan for funeral
Cardinals were due to meet on Tuesday to plan Pope Francis' funeral, which leaders from around the world will attend ahead of ...
What do people want from the next pope? American Catholics are divided
The Nahant, Massachusetts, native is among a not-so-small population of people in the U.S. who say they were confirmed in ...
How a New Pope Is Chosen—and Who It Could Be
Pope Francis passed away at age 88 on April 21, just a day after an Easter Sunday appearance at St. Peter’s Square, where he ...
Stockton's Catholic community mourns loss of Pope Francis
The Catholic community in California's Central Valley is mourning the loss of their pope. A noon mass at St. Mary's Catholic ...
Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?
Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next ...