The day after Pope Francis’ death April 21, the Vatican released a previously unpublished text containing the late pontiff’s reflections on aging and death.
Reflecting on the witness of the Holy Father as the conclave prepares to elect his successor.
When Jenna Drummond and Clair Volkening saw Pope Francis step onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to give his “urbi et orbi” (“to the city and to the world”) blessing April 20, they had no idea it would be his last.
ROME — Members of the College of Cardinals had a chance to take a quick bus tour through Rome on their way to visit the tomb of Pope Francis, who wanted to be buried in a Marian basilica three and a half miles from the Vatican.
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.
ROME — “The Virgin Mary told me, ‘Prepare the tomb.’ ” That is what Pope Francis said Mary told him when he was discerning whether
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.
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis’ pontificate was marked not only by historic events and memorable themes but also by his personality, character and style.
Having cared for the aging Pope Francis as his personal nurse since 2022, Italian nurse Massimiliano Strappetti was among the few people who saw the Holy Father moments before his death on Easter Monday.
VATICAN CITY — Given the late Pope Francis’ care and concern for the poor, a representative group of them has been formally invited to welcome his casket to Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major for burial.
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