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What happens when a pope dies? What to know after passing of Pope Francis
Pope Francis Francis died April 21 at 88, after battling a respiratory infection since Feb. 14. What happens next?
Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour
The crowd erupted in cheers of “Viva il Papa!” (Long live the pope) and “Bravo!” as Francis looped through the square in his ...
A timeline of Pope Francis' health issues from hospitalization to his final appearance
Pope Francis had been suffering from health issues in the weeks before his death, including a more than one-month stay in the ...
Pope Francis used final Easter address to call for Gaza ceasefire
VATICAN CITY − Pope Francis reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in an Easter Sunday message read aloud by ...
As world leaders mourn passing of Pope Francis, Trump says he will attend funeral
World leaders have issued tributes and condolences after the death of Pope Francis was announced on Monday, one day after 1.4 ...
Pope Francis and Donald Trump clashed for years over treatment of migrants
President Donald Trump on Monday offered brief condolences over the passing of Pope Francis, but the two men clashed ...
Detroit-area parishioners remember Pope Francis
Millions of people around the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who died on Monday after 12 years as the leader ...
St. Cloud Catholics mourn loss of Pope Francis: ‘A light shining in the darkness’
The Diocese of St. Cloud released a statement from Bishop Patrick M. Neary commemorating the loss of the pope.