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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' Ordinary Shoes Bring Pride to His Argentine Neighborhood — and His Cobbler
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The man who would the world would know as Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same ...
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: Donald Trump, Prince William among world leaders attending
His memorial service is set for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) and his body will be buried at Rome's ...
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 ...
How Pope Francis became an unlikely fashion icon
Fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about papal legacies, but Pope Francis’ understated style ...
Melania Trump, headed back to the Vatican, said she'd 'never forget' meeting Pope Francis
The world learned Melania Trump was Catholic when she brought rosary beads for Pope Francis to bless in 2017. Now, she's ...
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 ...