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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.

U.S. News & World Report · 17h

Pope Francis' Body to Be Taken to St. Peter's on Wednesday, Vatican Says

The body of Pope Francis will be taken to St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. (0700 GMT), the Vatican said in a statement. His body is currently laid out in a coffin in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence,

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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 · 7h

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 · 8h

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.

Pope Francis, Catholic Church and Climate Change

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

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 · 15h

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 · 12h

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.

Pope Francis, United States

USA TODAY · 1d

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 visited New Hampshire.

ABC13 Houston · 1d

Remembering Pope Francis' visit to the United States

For six days in September, 2015, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the United States, visiting some of the country's biggest cities and speaking to massive crowds of the faithful along the way.

Associated Press · 5h

Foreign pilgrims and visitors to Vatican comment on passing of Pope Francis

Tributes to Pope Francis poured in Tuesday from around the world, from presidents to people of all walks of life, after the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death at age 88 on Monday.

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

NBC News · 2h

American cardinal temporarily leading the Vatican

Cardinal Kevin Farrell was handpicked by Pope Francis to be camerlengo, which involves running the Vatican in the days between when a pontiff passes away and another is chosen. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports Farrell spent much of his priesthood in the United States.

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.

Euronews on MSN · 7h

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

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

Plus, salon owners are seeing a massive drawdown in clients coming in for their regular scheduled appointments, citing ...

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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 ...

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What happens when a pope dies? What to know after passing of Pope Francis

Pope Francis Francis died April 21 at 88, after battling a respiratory infection since Feb. 14. What happens next?

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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, ...

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Philadelphians mourn Pope Francis’ death and recall the 2015 visit of a pontiff who ‘was for the people’

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez was considered to be Pope Francis' first legacy appointment in the United States when he ...

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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