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Who are the cardinals selecting the next pope?
Cardinals look on as the body of Pope Francis is transferred into the Basilica at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Wednesday. The College…
Pope Francis’ body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral
People stood in a line that snaked across St. Peter’s Square to pay their respects to Pope Francis. His funeral could become a significant political…
How American Catholics remember Pope Francis
Pope Francis visits Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington in 2015 in Washington, DC. David Goldman/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David Goldman/Getty Images…
Why the Catholic Church’s future is hard to predict, according to a Vatican expert
A photograph of Pope Francis is placed at Saint Anthony Catholic church in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, April 21. Khalil Hamra/AP hide caption toggle caption Khalil…
Gaza’s Catholics mourn Pope Francis. ‘He used to call us at 7 p.m. every night’
Members of the clergy celebrate Mass for the late Pope Francis at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City on Monday. Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP via Getty…
After Pope Francis’ death, debates begin over his successor
In this photo from files taken on April 18, 2005, and released by the Vatican paper L’Osservatore Romano, Cardinals walk in procession to the Sistine…
Public viewing for Pope Francis begins Wednesday ahead of Saturday funeral
Pilgrims arrive in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Francisco Seco/AP hide caption toggle caption Francisco Seco/AP VATICAN CITY — Rosa…
‘I’m praying to him today’: Nancy Pelosi remembers Pope Francis
Rep. Nancy Pelosi shakes hands with Pope Francis on Capitol Hill in September 2015. Nikki Kahn/Pool/ AP hide caption toggle caption Nikki Kahn/Pool/ AP Catholics…
A look back at Pope Francis’ life and legacy
Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on Jan. 16, 2015, in Manila, Philippines. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images…