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Francis, People’s Pope, dies

88-year-old pontiff to be laid to rest outside Vatican Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on...

Next steps in choosing the papal successor

The death of Pope Francis yesterday sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff—but with...

Pope Francis dies at 88—Holy See

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88. The Argentine pontiff, leader...

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to faithful in appearance at St. Peter’s Square

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis appeared in front of thousands of Catholic faithful at St. Peter's Square on Sunday for Easter, despite the 88-year-old pontiff's...

Pope says doing ‘best he can’ on jail visit before Easter

Vatican City, Holy See—A still-convalescing Pope Francis said Thursday he was doing "as best I can" as he visited inmates at Rome's central jail  before...

Pope leaves faithful guessing over Easter appearances

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis may be on the mend, but as Easter nears, Catholic faithful are wondering how much of the celebrations the 88-year-old...

US cardinal defrocked for sex abuse dies at 94

Washington, United States — The first cardinal to be defrocked by the Pope over allegations of sexual abuse has died in the United States,...

Pope Francis recovers, leaves hospital

Pope Francis greeted and thanked the faithful from a balcony of Rome’s Gemelli hospital Sunday, the first time the 88-year-old has been seen in...

Pope returns to Vatican after five-week hospitalization

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis will return to his residence in the Vatican on Sunday after his doctors said that was the best place for...

Hospitalized Pope calls for end to world conflicts

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis called Tuesday for an end to war and urged reflection in a letter published by Italy's newspaper of record, as...

Pope admits ‘period of trial’, body ‘weak’

Pope Francis acknowledged on Sunday being fragile and "facing a period of trial," as he thanked well-wishers for prayers in a message from hospital,...

Hospitalized Pope says ‘facing period of trial,’ body ‘weak’

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis acknowledged on Sunday being fragile and "facing a period of trial," as he thanked well-wishers for prayers in a message...

Francis still requires therapy, Vatican says, as pope looks ahead to 2028 

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis is improving but still requires various in-hospital therapies, the Vatican said Saturday, even as it revealed the 88-year-old pontiff had...

Pope marks month in hospital as footballers send messages 

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis marked a month in hospital Friday, with football players sending him messages of support for his recovery from pneumonia, including...
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