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Pope Francis died quickly and without suffering, his doctor says
Pope Francis died quickly on Monday morning from an unexpected stroke without suffering undue pain, and there was nothing ...
Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted
Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...
‘This Moment Is Critical.’ Whither Progressive Christians After Pope Francis?
“This moment is critical now,” Bishop Sean W. Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, said. “For those of us who ...
Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn’t change much
The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still ...
Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout
People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay ...
Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial
Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...
The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place
Every time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure to pay a visit to the church of Santa Maria ...
What Is Pope Francis' Fisherman's Ring and Why Is It Destroyed After His Death?
Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...