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CNN Correspondent explains why Pope Francis won’t be buried at the Vatican
Pope Francis will be the first pope in hundreds of years to be buried in Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The pontiff ...
Pope Francis hoped to change how the church operates. Why it led conservatives to revolt.
Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ...
What Pope Francis’s shoes revealed about his faith
They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, showed a preference for humility and simplicity.
The latest on the death of Pope Francis
Global tributes are being paid after Pope Francis died of a stroke and heart failure on Easter Monday at Casa Santa Marta, a ...
Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis lying in state after Easter Monday death
The Vatican has released the first photos that show Pope Francis lying in state after the head of the Catholic church died on ...
Pope Francis' US legacy defined by growing divisions as Catholic Right surges
When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, cheering crowds of Catholics and non-Catholics turned out in New York, ...
With Pope Francis, Biden Shared Grief, Trump Harbored Grievances
With his upcoming funeral, Pope Francis will one last time force the world to take a look at two U.S. Presidents who ...
Houston Catholics mourn Pope Francis, reflect on legacy of humility and inclusion
On the day of Pope Francis' death, many of the faithful were considering his life and legacy, which was marked by his ...
In Argentina, debates over Pope Francis’ legacy lead to one question: Why didn’t he return?
Vatican insiders and interlocutors said the pontiff wanted to avoid getting swept up in the polarizing politics that ...
Pope Francis and his Special Connection With Parish in Gaza
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, after being released from hospital on March 23, following a five-week stay which saw ...