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Why did Pope Francis not return home to Argentina during his papacy?
Although he never visited Argentina, Francis returned to South America when he visited Brazil in the first months of his ...
Long Island Catholics heading to Rome for a long-awaited canonization will bid farewell to Pope Francis instead
The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006, was to take place on Sunday but has been ...
Among the meek and the mighty, Catholics bury their ‘people’s pope’
The pope’s unadorned tomb, marked by a single Latin word — Franciscus — was intended, a cleric said, to reflect a life of ...
Pope Francis' funeral through the eyes of Reuters photographers
A selection by Reuters editors of some of the photos from Pope Francis' funeral with comments by photographers ...
Kremlin Responds to Zelensky's Moscow Parade Threat
The Kremlin has dismissed comments by Ukrainian President Zelensky that Russia should be concerned about its forthcoming "Victory Day" parade in Moscow, which will mark 80 years since the end of World ...
Pope Will Lie in State for Three Days Before Funeral on Saturday
President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...
Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his "humble, simple and essential" life.
A Simpler Funeral for Francis, Who Shunned Many Gilt Papal Trappings
A funeral will be held on Saturday for the pope, who changed the rules to make such ceremonies simpler than those ...
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and ...
Pope Francis dies at 88 at his Vatican residence after long illness
Pope Francis died Monday morning in the Vatican City, less than a day after greeting a huge Easter Sunday gathering of ...
As world leaders mourn passing of Pope Francis, Trump says he will attend funeral
World leaders have issued tributes and condolences after the death of Pope Francis was announced on Monday, one day after 1.4 ...
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Among the meek and the mighty, Catholics bury their ‘people’s pope’
thousands of Catholic faithful poured into St. Peter’s Square. Some wrapped themselves in national flags — Brazil, Lebanon, Australia — while others carried banners honoring Francis.