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Touched by Pope Francis: An artist, an ailing baby reflect big impact in small moments
Those touched − figuratively and literally − by Pope Francis, the "People's Pope," during his only visit to the U.S. reflect ...
Pope Francis live updates: About 90,000 have visited St. Peter's Basilica
As of Thursday evening, about 90,000 people have visited St. Peter’s Basilica to pay homage to Pope Francis, the Vatican ...
US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin
Cardinal Roger Mahony has repeatedly apologized for his handling of clerical sexual abuse in Los Angeles. In 2013, internal ...
Pope Francis’ funeral is on Saturday. It’s not too late to pay respects, but it's close.
There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after ...
Pope Francis’ remarkably ordinary shoes brought pride to his Argentine neighborhood and his cobbler
The simple black shoes — a stark contrast to the flashy red slippers of his predecessor, are among Francis' personal effects ...
Why are flags half-staff in Texas, US? How long flags are lowered in honor of Pope Francis
Both Texas and United States flags are half-staff to honor the death of Pope Francis. The flags will remain lowered through ...
‘Profound and lasting impact’: Fresno diocese issues protocols after death of Pope Francis
Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno, which includes parishes in Tulare County, joined in mourning ...
What to know about the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, setting off mourning in the Catholic world and ...