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Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour
The crowd erupted in cheers of “Viva il Papa!” (Long live the pope) and “Bravo!” as Francis looped through the square in his ...
Pope Francis used final Easter address to call for Gaza ceasefire
VATICAN CITY − Pope Francis reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in an Easter Sunday message read aloud by ...
Pope Francis mourned among Naperville’s Catholic community
After the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death, the news reverberated across the Chicago area, Naperville included.
Pope Francis and Donald Trump clashed for years over treatment of migrants
President Donald Trump on Monday offered brief condolences over the passing of Pope Francis, but the two men clashed ...
Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says: Updates
The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...
As world leaders mourn passing of Pope Francis, Trump says he will attend funeral
World leaders have issued tributes and condolences after the death of Pope Francis was announced on Monday, one day after 1.4 ...
How a New Pope Is Chosen—and Who It Could Be
Black smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning Catholic Church cardinals remained deadlocked on a choice ...
Pope Francis's life in pictures
A no-frills Pope who was determined to make the Church more inclusive - here are some of the most striking images from the 88 ...