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Pope Francis, Catholics

For US Catholics, Pope Francis' tenure defined by growing divisions

When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, cheering crowds of Catholics and non-Catholics turned out in New York, Washington and Philadelphia to greet him, lifting hopes that the U.S. church was about to enter a new,

The New York Times · 1d

How Francis, a Progressive Pope, Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.

His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm.

ABC · 2h

With more than 61 million Catholics in the US, could the next pope be an American?

With more than 60 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on whether an American could be elected pope.

Pope Francis, Catholic Church and Climate Change

USA TODAY on MSN · 5h

Pope Francis hoped to change how the church operates. Why it led conservatives to revolt.

Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ordination as deacons.

U.S. News & World Report · 11h

Pope Francis Converted to the Environmental Cause and Denounced Those He Blamed for Climate Change

In his landmark 2015 encyclical “Praised Be,” Pope Francis cast care for the planet as an urgent and existential moral concern

CNN · 9h

How Pope Francis’ progressive legacy changed the church

Pope Francis didn’t affirm same-sex marriage or lobby for ordaining women as priests. But he gently steered the Catholic Church in a more progressive direction while leading with compassion, openness and humility.

Mourning and Tributes for Pope Francis Shared Around World

TIME on MSN · 3h

With Pope Francis, Biden Shared Grief, Trump Harbored Grievances

With his upcoming funeral, Pope Francis will one last time force the world to take a look at two U.S. Presidents who represent vastly different approaches to the job.

Legit.ng on MSN · 3h

Video trends as Trump issues order after Pope Francis’ death, calls him “a good man”

President Donald Trump has ordered that flags across the United states to be flown at half-staff in memory of Pope Francis, who died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis passed away in Vatican City after suffering a stroke and heart failure,

U.S. News & World Report · 15h

The Latest: Mourning and Tributes for Pope Francis Shared Around the World

Grief and tributes for Pope Francis were shared around the world Tuesday, a day after the popular pontiff died at age 88

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Austin American-Statesman on M… · 2h

Are US flags half-staff for death of Pope Francis? When law mandates flags are lowered

Several cities and countries — including New York City, the United Kingdom, and Australia — have ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis' death. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires to Italian immigrant parents,

USA Today · 4h

Why are flags at half-staff? How long will flags remain lowered? What to know

President Donald Trump ordered that American flags be lowered to half-staff. Here's what to know about how long and Pope Francis day of interment.

CBS Minnesota on MSN · 4h

Minnesota governor orders flags at half staff to honor Pope Francis

Flags in Minnesota will be at half staff this week to honor and remember Pope Francis. On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz issued the proclamation, ordering all U.S. and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings until the day of Francis' interment.

American cardinal who runs the Vatican while there’s no Pope

CNN on MSN · 1d

Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

Hosted on MSN · 4h

Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the Vatican until the next pope is chosen?

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See. View on euronews

ABC News on MSN · 20h

What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, now the Vatican's interim manager

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, will serve as the interim manager of the Vatican until a new pope is elected, according to Church officials.

The complex legacy left by Pope Francis and Harvard fights back against the Trump administration: Morning Rundown

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When is the funeral for Pope Francis? Where will Francis be buried? How to watch, stream

Pope Francis' funeral services will take place this weekend. Here's what to know about arrangements, how to watch, and where ...

Did Pope Francis ever visit New Hampshire? A look at his time in the United States

Pope Francis died Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Here's a look at his time in the United States, including if he ever ...

The World from PRX on MSN1h

The life and legacy of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, was the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff. He was also the first to ...

A look at Pope Francis’ historic final visit to Washington, and his enduring ties to the US

Pope Francis held strong relations with the United States throughout his papacy, and his visit to Washington in 2015 was ...

Pope Francis, first pontiff to address Congress, dies on Easter Monday

Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas and the first to address the United States Congress, died on Easter Monday ...

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