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AP PHOTOS: Faithful join the line to pay their final respects to Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY (AP) — So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s ...
Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted
Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...
St. Peter's Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to pope
St. Peter's Basilica reopened its doors, after a brief pause in the early hours of the day, to welcome thousands of ...
Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much
The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
What Is Pope Francis' Fisherman's Ring and Why Is It Destroyed After His Death?
Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...
Interfaith leaders, former Catholic school students reflect on Pope Francis' 2015 visit to New York City
New Yorkers who had a chance to meet Pope Francis during his visit to the city in 2015 are reflecting on their memories with ...
New York, world leaders react to passing of Pope Francis
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, released an official statement just before 8 a.m. on the passing of Pope ...