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Pope Francis had 'unique ability to talk to people's hearts': Father Timothy Kesicki
Thousands of mourners are paying their final respects to Pope Francis as he lies in state. President of the Jesuit Conference ...
Vatican keeps St. Peter’s open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout
The basilica was bathed in a hushed silence as mourners from across the globe made a slow, shuffling procession up the main ...
Pope Francis' funeral will feature huge security operation in Rome
From patrols on the River Tiber to surveillance drones and snipers deployed around St. Peter's Square, Rome is preparing to ...
Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted
Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...
Successor talk swirls as 61,000 pay homage to Pope Francis: Live updates
Cardinals could pick a progressive pope ready to build off the changes Francis brought to the church or a conservative who ...
‘This Moment Is Critical.’ Whither Progressive Christians After Pope Francis?
“This moment is critical now,” Bishop Sean W. Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, said. “For those of us who ...
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 ...
Buenos Aires' poor neighborhoods mourn 'slum pope' Francis
In the poor Zabaleta district of Buenos Aires, amidst precarious houses and narrow alleys, María Ayala walks the same streets ...