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The new leader of the Catholic Church will inherit a financial mess that Pope Francis spent much of his reign trying to fix
Pope Francis said that for his spiritual message to be credible, the Vatican’s finances had to be credible as well.
Plans change as Philadelphia-area residents travel to Rome to pay respects to Pope Francis
The death of Pope Francis has impacted travel plans for many members of the religious community who were scheduled to visit ...
Where is Pope Francis being laid to Rest? Burial plans and funeral traditions explained
Thousands have gathered around St Peter’s Basilica to mourn Pope Francis, who died from a stroke and subsequent heart failure ...
Cardinal Dolan and New York pray for Pope Francis, head to Rome
The funeral for Francis, the first first Latin American pontiff, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Square in The ...
How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican
Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...
Prince William to attend Pope Francis' funeral in Italy on King Charles III's behalf
Prince William will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday after his father, King Charles III, gave a heartfelt ...
Pope’s Will Says He Wants to Be Buried in a Simple Tomb in Rome
Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where six other popes are buried.
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Pope Francis, champion of mercy, inclusion and a modern Church, dies at 88
Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican ...