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Pope Francis' final appearance in St. Peter's Square to be remembered fondly, New Jersey residents say
Some New Jersey residents who made the trip to the Vatican to get a glimpse of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday are now ...
‘An everyman’: Pope Francis remembered as 'The people's pope'
The Vatican website announced the death of Pope Francis today. The 88-year-old pontiff passed away early this morning just ...
What do people want from the next pope? American Catholics are divided
The Nahant, Massachusetts, native is among a not-so-small population of people in the U.S. who say they were confirmed in ...
Australians start voting in general elections as pope’s death overshadows campaigning
Australians have begun voting at general elections as campaigning is overshadowed by the death of Pope Francis.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Passing of Pope Francis is 'personally devastating'
ABC's Linsey Davis spoke with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, one of the highest-ranking Catholics in American politics, who reflected ...
‘He was almost in tears’: Openly-gay Vatican advisor describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers
Juan Carlos Cruz, a victim of clerical sexual abuse and an openly gay Vatican advisor, remembers Pope Francis’ monumental ...
Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates life of Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church
The Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrated the life of Pope Francis Monday evening at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.
I covered two conclaves and a papal funeral: What to expect after Pope Francis' death
A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...
Pope Francis was a source of controversy and spiritual guidance in his Argentine homeland
The faithful in Pope Francis’ hometown lit candles in the church where he found God as a teenager. They packed the cathedral ...
After Pope Francis' death, focus turns to cardinals who will choose his successor
With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating ...
Pope Francis' cause of death was stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis has died​ at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his ...
The pope’s apartment is sealed with a red ribbon and wax
Pope Francis’ formal apartment in the Vatican has been sealed in a ritual that is a key part of the tradition after a pope ...