Poor and powerful pray for eternal repose of a pope ‘with an open heart’
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was “a pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone,” said…
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As pope’s casket is sealed, he is remembered for simplicity, humility
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After an estimated 250,000 people had passed by the body of Pope Francis, lying in…
Ukrainian Catholic leader calls for world to stop Russia’s war as Trump pushes peace terms
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON — Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk called on the international community to stop Russia’s aggression against Ukraine after…
Poor to welcome pope’s casket to St. Mary Major where simple tomb is ready
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Given the late Pope Francis’ care and concern for the poor, a representative group…
Where to watch Pope Francis’ funeral Mass live
byBy OSV News, OSV News Pope Francis’ solemn funeral Mass will be broadcast and livestreamed by multiple media outlets April 26, providing several ways…
Cardinals mourn Pope Francis as Vatican meetings begin ahead of conclave
byBy Ines San Martin, OSV News ROME — As they entered the Vatican to participate in a series of meetings leading up to the…
Prayer, pilgrims accompany pope’s body to basilica
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — To the chanting of Christ’s promise, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes…
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…
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,…