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Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
ROME — In Pope Francis' last formal interview before he died, he shared the one lifelong regret he had never forgiven himself for: lying to avoid seeing an old family acquaintance because he was too busy.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — To the chanting of Christ's promise, "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live," the mortal remains of Pope Francis were carried into St. Peter's Basilica by 14 pallbearers.
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis' final moments were peaceful, and he managed to give one last farewell to his nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti, before slipping into a coma early April 21, Vatican News reported.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated April 26 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced.
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Here is a timeline of some significant events in Pope Francis' 12-year pontificate:
Pope Francis
Priests from around the world mourned the passing of Pope Francis at the Vatican April 21 while reflecting on the late pontiff’s life and historic papacy.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — In his brief final testament, Pope Francis asked to be buried at Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major and said he had offered his suffering for peace in the world.
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart attack, said the director of Vatican City State's department of health services. The pope had also gone into a coma.
Global
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — With the death of Pope Francis April 21, the practical aspects of overseeing the day-to-day needs of the church and organizing a papal election fall to U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell. Standing in the chapel of Pope Francis’ residence, it was Cardinal Farrell who announced to the world that the pope had […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for planning the funeral, preparing for the election of a new pope and taking care of essential business in the meantime. The instructions are found in St. […]
