Late March of last year, Pope Francis visited Rebibbia women's prison, where the pope washed the feet of twelve prisoners in a centuries-old ritual. One inmate recounts this experience.
April 26, 2025
Tens of thousands of people streamed past the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, packing the Roman basilica where he had chosen to be buried in a
April 27, 2025
Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor
April 27, 2025
Taiwan's envoy to the funeral of Pope Francis said he prayed for President Lai Ching-te to be able to attend the inauguration of the new pontiff, and that he had
April 27, 2025
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April 26, 2025
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April 26, 2025
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April 26, 2025
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April 26, 2025
Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's coffin sealed
April 25, 2025
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life
April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, poverty or natural disaster
April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
After so many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open overnight, the lines of mourners waiting to pay their last respects have continued to file past his coffin
April 24, 2025
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April 24, 2025
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April 24, 2025
Cardinals in meetings ahead of the start of a secret conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are scratching the hair under their red skull caps as
April 24, 2025
Pope Francis’ doctor has recounted the pope's last moments in Italian newspaper interviews
April 24, 2025
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, setting off mourning in the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican
April 21, 2025
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