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Philadelphia priest at Saint Joseph's remembers Pope Francis' visit in 2015: "He was such an inspiration"
As students start to return from break, he says the chapel will remain open to anyone who wishes to pay their respects. "He ...
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 ...
Pope Francis gave women Vatican roles, but held back on wider changes
One of the most long-lasting impacts of Pope Francis' pontificate may be his appointment of more women than ever before to ...
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 ...
Pope Francis's Burial Wishes Revealed: Read His Final Testament in Full
The Pope requested a "simple" tomb bearing only the inscription "Franciscus", according to his final testament.
What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigration
During Francis’ time as pope, he spoke on a wide array of controversial and political issues, including immigration, same-sex ...
Target’s tricky balance, paying tribute to the pope, toll scams: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy ...
The scene in Rome as the world mourns Pope Francis
Photographer Federica Valabrega walked the streets of Rome and Vatican City, taking the pulse of people’s reactions to the ...
Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in
After the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...