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…
Papal Transition
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…
Archbishop reflects on pope’s ‘profound’ and ‘deeply impactful’ quotes during liturgy
byA profusion of Easter flowers in pinks, yellows and purples cascading from the sanctuary steps at the Cathedral of the Assumption stood in contrast,…
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,…
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…
Local Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Francis planned April 22
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville will hold a special Mass of Thanksgiving for the Life of Pope Francis on April 22 at 6 p.m. at…
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…
Amid mourning, remember the pope was a man of great hope, says Archbishop Fabre
byLike Catholics in the Archdiocese of Louisville and worldwide, Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre said he’s trying to wrap his heart and mind around the…