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…
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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…
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…
‘We’re doing what he wants us to do,’ says soup kitchen volunteer at pope’s death
byAs Catholics around the world mourn over Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, local Catholics — clergy and laity alike — have offered…
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…