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I covered two conclaves and a papal funeral: What to expect after Pope Francis' death
A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...
Why Pope Francis Couldn’t Rally More Fellow Latin Americans to His Faith
When Francis became the first Latin American pope in 2013, many hoped he would reverse the Roman Catholic Church’s decline in ...
Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy
The plight of migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities. In 2013, the newly elected pontiff made his first pastoral ...
Dancing tango, working at a bar: Pope Francis facts that may surprise you
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis loved soccer and tango, once worked as a bar doorman and was known to shun the pomp of ...
Books of condolence opened for Pope Francis
Tributes have been paid after Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at his residence in the Vatican.
Camerlengo locks and seals Pope Francis' personal residence
A cardinal known as the camerlengo locked and sealed Pope Francis’ personal residence following his death at the age of 88.
Pope Francis Thanked Nurse for Surprise Popemobile Tour Before His Death
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Among Pope Francis' final words was a thank you to his nurse, who had helped the pope surprise ...