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RFK Jr. to announce ban on artificial food dyes, Vatican announces Pope Francis’s funeral plans, Harvard sues the Trump admin.
RFK Jr. to ban artificial food dyes, Pope Francis’s funeral and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter ...
The $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it
Pope Francis died on Monday, leaving behind a legacy of reform at the $6 billion Vatican Bank. Although founded to manage ...
Trumps issues proclamation for flags to be at half-staff ahead of Pope Francis' interment
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21. American flags are to be flown at half-staff until the day of interment. Here's what ...
Pope’s death receives muted official response in China, which has a tense relationship with the Vatican
As the world rushed to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death, the response has been comparatively muted in China – ...
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.
Priest says Pope Francis a 'hard act to follow'
A priest who looks after the Catholic community in West Cornwall has said Pope Francis will be a "hard act to follow" ...
‘He wanted an end to war’: Scholar on Pope Francis’ message of peace
Religious scholar David Gibson speaks with Bianna Golodryga about the life and legacy of the late Pope Francis.
What will Pope Francis’s legacy be? It depends on what comes next.
A new pope does not swoop in and openly set about undoing the legacy of another. But a lot can change as far as style, ...