Special terms used during the period between popes
byVATICAN CITY — Here is an explanation of some of the terms and practices related to the time between the death of Pope Francis…
National/World News
Pope was a pastor first, which is lasting gift to church, cardinal says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was a pastor first, “so consistently, so spontaneously and with such deep conviction,”…
Pope’s funeral set for April 26, public viewing April 23-25
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated April 26 in St. Peter’s Square,…
In final testament, pope asks for simple burial, prayed for peace
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In his brief final testament, Pope Francis asked to be buried at Rome’s Basilica…
Pope Francis: A pope of surprises to the very end
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News From the moment of his election, Pope Francis made clear from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica that…
Precise rules govern what happens in period between popes
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has…
U.S. cardinal to play key role until a new pope is elected
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the death of Pope Francis April 21, the practical aspects of overseeing the…
Pope’s funeral rites, a celebration of hope, to begin late April 21
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ funeral rites, like those for any pope or any Christian, are meant…
With pastor’s touch, Pope Francis preached mercy, embraced ‘peripheries’
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88 gave new energy to…
Holy Land Christians have a duty to celebrate Easter despite suffering, patriarch says
byBy Judith Sudilovsky, OSV News JERUSALEM — Christians in the Holy Land not only have the right but also the duty to celebrate Easter…