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Pope Francis, Rome and Funeral

Pope Francis’ Funeral Set for Saturday as Global Media Outlets Descend Upon Rome

The Vatican has set Pope Francis' funeral for Saturday, as global media outlets descend upon Rome where millions of mourners are expected.

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UPDATE: Trump will attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome

President Donald Trump ordered all federal and state flags to be flown at half-staff to show respect for Pope Francis and honor his memory.

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Cardinals gather at Vatican, plan Saturday funeral for Pope Francis: Latest updates

Francis broke from tradition and asked for a "simple" burial in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major instead of St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis reshaped the Catholic Church

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What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

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Looking back at Pope Francis' impact on the Catholic Church

He was a populist leader, often referred to as the "People's Pope." As pontiff, Francis, who died Monday at age 88, sought to bring the Church closer to the people, stating early in his papacy that he wanted to have a poorer Church "for the poor.

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Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88

Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the Vatican has confirmed.

'Make a mess': An Ohio priest reflects on his time in Rome with Pope Francis

The Rev. Dan Hess, who studied in Rome while Pope Francis began his papacy, described the pope's call to shake things up as ...

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From Buenos Aires to Rome: The life and times of Pope Francis

The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936. He was chosen ...

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Watching an ailing pontiff: What could come next for the Catholic Church

Pope Francis died on Monday April 21, 2025. This story was originally published in the Washington Examiner magazine on ...

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JD Vance to spend Easter in Rome amid tiff with Pope Francis

Vice President JD Vance is spending Easter weekend in Rome, where he’ll meet with a top Vatican official amid tension with the Catholic Church over the Trump administration’s hardline immigration ...

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