Photos: Pope Francis’ Last Journey
As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home.
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As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home.
As a reporter, I often observe from a press box or the sidelines. This time, I decided to join the masses.
Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well with his fellow c...
“It meant a lot to me to see him, he gave us so much,” said one woman who waited in line to file past the pontiff’s casket.
The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand scale.
Catholics and Protestants who saw Pope Francis as a guiding moral figure are losing their voice.
Experts said that the 2024 film accurately portrayed the papal selection process.
Crowds flocked to pay their respects and bid farewell to the pontiff, who died on Monday at the age of 88.
Francis never gave an explicit answer for not returning as pontiff to his native country, but some experts say he worried about having his p...
After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ba...
Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of which direction the Roman Catholic Church...
Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have remained unchanged...
Papal weakness has also opened up new possibilities for Christian and Catholic witness.
Global leaders offered condolences to the world’s Catholics and praised the pontiff’s commitment to the poor and marginalized.