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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 ...
Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says: Updates
The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...
Read Pope Francis' final Easter address
Pope Francis died on Monday, one day after addressing the crowd from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Easter ...
How a New Pope Is Chosen—and Who It Could Be
Black smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning Catholic Church cardinals remained deadlocked on a choice ...
Explainer-The Steps to Choose a Successor to Pope Francis
Most are governed by a constitution known as Universi Dominici Gregis (Of the Lord's Whole Flock) approved by Pope John Paul ...
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 ...
Pope Francis kept the faith for the poorest among us
Pope Francis met with JD Vance shortly before he died, but the pontiff and Vance's boss did not see eye to eye.
Cardinals meet Tuesday at Vatican to choose date for Pope Francis' funeral
Cardinals are meeting at the Vatican to make the first decisions about running the Catholic Church following the death of ...