Catholic Church

How Pope Francis addressed the role of women in the Church
Pope Francis champions women's roles in the Vatican, but challenges remain.


Pope Francis bestows legacy of mercy, service, financial reform, environmental protection
Pope Francis, 'The People’s Pope,' mourned globally after passing at 88.


Opinion: Pope Francis's sympathy for migrants was personal
Pope Francis mourned as advocate for immigrants and refugees worldwide.


Church expert predicts election of next pope will feature ‘most diverse’ conclave in Church history
Historic diverse conclave to elect new pope after Francis' passing.


What it's like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place
Pope Francis to be buried at St. Mary Major, not Vatican Grottoes, breaking tradition.


Cardinals to seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican | CNN
Pope Francis' coffin sealed, ending Vatican lying-in-state rite


Photos show Pope Francis' image is everywhere as the Catholic faithful mourn him with art and thanks
Global tributes pour in as Pope Francis dies at 88, remembered worldwide.

Israel expresses condolences for Pope Francis, three days after death
Pope Francis dies at 88; Israel offers condolences amid strained relations.

US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin
Controversial Cardinal Mahony to partake in Pope Francis' burial ceremonies.


5 quotes from Cardinal Robert Sarah, a favorite among conservatives to succeed Pope Francis
Cardinal Sarah emerges as a conservative contender for papacy post-Francis.


Francis spoke clearly. It would be a miracle if the administration listened
Pope Francis rebukes Vance, Trump on immigration before passing

‘The View’ co-host Joy Behar worries Pope Francis will be replaced by a ‘conservative guy’
Joy Behar reacts to Pope Francis' death, fears conservative replacement


WATCH: Crowd gathers outside Pope Francis’ childhood church in Argentina
Crowds gather at Pope Francis' childhood church in Buenos Aires


Pope Francis’ last words revealed as Vatican describes his final hours
Pope Francis passes at 88; last words thank caregiver Strappetti at Vatican.


Napoleon letter auction recalls French pope detention
Napoleon's letter on Pope's 1809 kidnapping up for auction post-Pope Francis' funeral.

The long line of the papacy: Francis' death renews focus on the church's most powerful figures
Pope Francis dies at 88; Cardinal Dolan responds from NYC.


Pope Francis never visited his home country of Argentina while he was pope
Pope Francis' absence in Argentina: Political tensions and legacy debates intensify

Pope Francis emphasized Catholicism globally, reached beyond US, Europe into impoverished nations
Pope Francis' global legacy reshapes Catholic Church's future and reach


First photos released of Pope Francis in his casket; funeral set for Saturday
Pope Francis passes at 88; funeral set for Saturday in Vatican City.


MORNING GLORY: Please, a pope significantly younger than 75
Pope Francis dies at 88; Church awaits new, youthful leadership

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