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Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader
In a break from tradition, Pope Francis chose to be buried outside the Vatican at the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria ...
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Pope Francis' simple funeral choices set a moral standard also reflected in Judaism
As a Jew reading about Pope Francis’ funeral wishes, the precedent set by Rabban Gamliel immediately came to mind. These two ...
Memorial mass held in Kansas City to celebrate life, service of Pope Francis
The 88-year old Holy Pontiff died early Monday morning at his home in Vatican City. His funeral services are scheduled for ...
Stream Live: Thousands pour into St. Peter's Square for funeral of Pope Francis
As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend the funeral, which Francis choreographed himself when he revised and simplified the Vatican’s rites and rituals last year. His aim was to emphasize the ...
As Pope Francis' funeral nears, fascination with papacy's rituals take center stage
For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix ...
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Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix holds special mass for Pope Francis
A cathedral opened its doors on Sunday for a special mass on the legacy of Pope Francis. It all happened on April 27 at ...
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Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday at 88 Years Old
Pope Francis, the 266th and current pope of the Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He died in ...
Pope Francis wanted to 'create a more fraternal world'
Pope Francis wanted to "create a more fraternal world and to work for peace", the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth has ...