At final memorial Mass, Pope Francis remembered as tireless shepherd
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — On the final day of official mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the…
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At Jubilee of Teenagers, grief is mingled with joyful hope for church’s future
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — For thousands of young teens who traveled to Rome for the Jubilee of Teenagers,…
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…
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…
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…
DeSales High School dedicates solar panel project inspired by Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’
byOn the sunny Tuesday morning of April 22, less than 48 hours after Pope Francis’ death, DeSales High School, 425 West Kenwood Drive, dedicated…
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’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…