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By Zoey Maraist
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge ordained seven men to the transitional diaconate April 26 — James M. Harbour, Donghan S. Lee, Sean E. Mazary, Eric M. McDade, Alexander J. Solsma, Teko G. Teko-Agbo and Aaron F. Zanca.
Pope Francis
By By Junno Arocho Esteves and Justin McLellan
ROME — The casket bearing the body of Pope Francis made its final journey through the streets of Rome accompanied by applause and shouts of gratitude from thousands of mourners.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was “a pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone,” said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, as he presided over the funeral of the pope, who died April 21 at the age of 88. And the people — an estimated 200,000 of them […]
Global
By Solène Tadié
A rare exhibit of the Holy Tunic of Christ — believed to be the garment worn by Jesus during his Passion — is drawing unprecedented crowds to the Basilica of Saint-Denis in Argenteuil, a suburb of Paris.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — After an estimated 250,000 people had passed by the body of Pope Francis, lying in an open casket in front of the main altar in St. Peter’s Basilica, the casket was sealed in a private ceremony. Inside the casket was a scroll that summarized the life and ministry of the pope, who […]
National
By Madalaine Elhabbal
Catholic Charities USA will launch a national storytelling exhibit in 2026 detailing the organization’s acts of service around the country.
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
ROME — “The Virgin Mary told me, ‘Prepare the tomb.’ ” That is what Pope Francis said Mary told him when he was discerning whether to be buried in the historic Marian church where his body will be laid to rest April 26. Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, coadjutor archpriest of Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major, […]
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Pope Francis
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published an online novena that may be offered by Catholic households and parishes during the nine days of mourning (or “novendiales”) beginning Saturday, April 26, the day of Pope Francis’ burial.
Pope Francis
By Zoe Romanowsky
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis’ pontificate was marked not only by historic events and memorable themes but also by his personality, character and style.
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