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As thousands gather in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis Saturday, Archbishop of Santa Fe Rev. John Wester talked with New ...

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In his first encyclical letter Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis said faith in Jesus Christ helps one to joyfully live life 'on wings ...

With the late pontiff’s passing, the world now awaits news of who will succeed Francis. And as we wait, let us remember his ...