Pilgrims of all ages in Rome are making “an absolute pivot” from the planned canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis to Pope Francis’ funeral April 26.
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Eastern Catholic leaders are remembering Pope Francis for bringing significant attention to their churches and traditions throughout his 12-year papacy.
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The papal nuncio to the United States talks to OSV News about Pope Francis’ legacy and the upcoming conclave.
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The history of St. Mary Major, the basilica where Pope Francis will be entombed
by OSV Newsby OSV News(OSV News) — Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas …
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(OSV News) — Throughout his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis released four encyclicals, six apostolic exhortations and numerous other papal documents — all key for elevating issues in the church and …
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ROME (CNS) — “The Virgin Mary told me, ‘Prepare the tomb.’” That is what Pope Francis said Mary told him when he was discerning whether to be buried in the …
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As pope’s casket is sealed, he is remembered for simplicity, humility
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenThe casket was sealed in a private ceremony April 25.
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The poor will be present on the footsteps of the Basilica of St. Mary Major where Francis will be buried April 26 following the funeral Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is a timeline of some significant events in Pope Francis’ 12-year pontificate: 2013, March 13: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected …
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Whether Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who relinquished the rights associated with being a cardinal after he was forced to resign in 2020, will be able to enter the conclave to elect …
