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The pope’s funeral was perfect, and perfectly flawed
The funeral of Pope Francis captures a fundamental visual and ideological tension within Catholicism.
Pope Francis' final farewell: A huge funeral, a humble burial. Live updates
Pope Francis, the pontiff whose acts of love and humility rippled through his papacy, was laid to rest in a service he ...
Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit?
The Society of Jesus is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola committed to spirituality and ...
Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican
Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying ...
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‘Discern and Order’: Cardinal Calls for Continuation of Pope Francis’ Reform Path
The Italian cardinal, who will vote in the conclave scheduled to begin May 7, said that true fidelity requires continuing the ...
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What happens between the death of a pope and the election of another
What happens during the interregnum period? Tom Reese, S.J., explains the time between one pope's death and the succession of ...
What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions
After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of ...
Why are flags at half-staff? Trump issues order after Pope Francis’ death
Following the news of Pope Francis’ death, President Donald Trump addressed the annual White House Easter Egg Roll and ...
Donald Trump, Prince William Outfits at Pope Francis' Funeral Raise Eyebrows
​At Pope Francis ' funeral on Saturday, the attire of President Donald Trump and Prince William drew significant attention and led to discussions about adherence to Vatican protocol.​ Trump arrived at ...