Thousands line streets of Rome to bid final farewell to Pope Francis

The casket bearing the body of Pope Francis made its final journey through the streets of Rome accompanied by applause and shouts of gratitude from thousands of mourners.

Poor and powerful pray for eternal repose of a pope ‘with an open heart’

Pope Francis was “a pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone,” said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, as he presided over the funeral of the pope, who died April 21 at the age of 88.

As pope's casket is sealed, he is remembered for simplicity, humility

After an estimated 250,000 people had passed by the body of Pope Francis, lying in an open casket in front of the main altar in St. Peter's Basilica, the casket was sealed in a private ceremony.

Real conclaves: They aren’t the thrillers seen in film, professor says

Novels and films that include or revolve around a conclave often include nefarious plotting, or at least politicking, and attempts to wing it when it comes to the rules for electing a new pope.

Pope gave legitimacy to seeking different opinions, Jesuit leader says

Pope Francis was committed to trying to discern and follow God’s will, and he knew that his actions and decisions would not make everyone happy, said Jesuit Father Arturo Sosa, superior general of the Jesuits.

Cardinals choose prelates to offer reflections on church, future pope

A Benedictine abbot and a Capuchin cardinal will offer spiritual meditations on the needs of the Catholic Church to the cardinals preparing to elect a new pope, according to the Vatican press office.

Converging lines: Thousands wait hours to pay respects to Pope Francis

After the casket bearing Pope Francis' body was placed in St. Peter's Basilica, tens of thousands of mourners lined up to pay their respects.

Pope Francis lived up to his namesake’s love, care for creation

Tapping into the spirit and spirituality of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis made care for creation and for all that lives on the earth a pastoral priority.

Keep it going

During the lesser-known Holy Week ritual of planning for Easter eggs and Easter baskets, my husband showed off his purchases of chocolate bunnies and fruit punch-flavored Peeps.

Parishioners, visitors gather at cathedral to remember Pope Francis

Catholics gathered at Holy Name Cathedral and in their local parishes April 21 after learning of the death of Pope Francis early that morning.
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