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Pope Francis’ Death Marks Historic Farewell in Rome
I never had the chance to say hello. But I stood in line to say goodbye.After Pope Francis died, my editors asked me to...
Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice
Throughout his papacy, Francis was an outspoken advocate for the downtrodden. Shortly after he was elected in 2013 he said, “How I would like...
Pope Francis, in Street Clothes, Makes Surprise Visit in St. Peter’s Basilica
For a pope known for unexpected gestures, Francis’ brief swing through St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday might be the most audacious yet — at...
Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says
The pope’s doctors did not think he was going to make it.“It’s terrible,” Pope Francis gasped during a breathing crisis last month. The pope,...
Pope Francis Makes Public Appearance in Rome
Pope Francis, looking frail and with belabored breathing that made it difficult for him to speak, made his first appearance in more than six...