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People gather inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 23, 2025, to view the body of Pope Francis on the first day of public visitation. The casket will stay open for three days of public viewing and prayer ahead of his funeral Mass April 26. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Prayer, pilgrims accompany pope's body to basilica

Cindy Wooden|Apr 23, 2025|4 Min Read

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who served as Pope Francis' secretary of state, stands by the pope's coffin in the chapel of his residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae, at the Vatican April 21, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope's funeral set for April 26, public viewing April 23-25

Cindy Wooden|Apr 22, 2025|2 Min Read

Pope Francis, whose arms are bandaged, waves to a crowd of well-wishers at Rome's Gemelli hospital before returning to the Vatican March 23, 2025, after 38 days of treatment at the hospital. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

In final testament, pope asks for simple burial, prayed for peace

Cindy Wooden|Apr 21, 2025|2 Min Read

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Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday at 88, Vatican announces

Cindy Wooden|Apr 21, 2025|28 Min Read

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Pope on Easter: Jesus' resurrection makes Christians pilgrims of hope

Cindy Wooden|Apr 20, 2025|5 Min Read

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, and Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, meet with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and members of his entourage in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican April 19, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Religious freedom, migration on agenda as Vance meets Cardinal Parolin

Cindy Wooden|Apr 19, 2025|4 Min Read

Pope Francis speaks to inmates during a Holy Thursday visit to Rome's Regina Coeli jail April 17, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

'Why them and not me,' pope asks after Holy Thursday visit to prison

Cindy Wooden|Apr 17, 2025|3 Min Read

A large illuminated cross is displayed before the start of the Way of the Cross outside the Colosseum in Rome March 29, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Despite improved health, pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies

Cindy Wooden|Apr 16, 2025|2 Min Read

A bishop carries the Jubilee crucifix as he leads visitors through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica during the Jubilee of the World of Communications at the Vatican Jan. 25, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Nicaea anniversary inspires faith, strengthens mission, theologians say

Cindy Wooden|Apr 3, 2025|5 Min Read

A group of pilgrims walk through St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on their way to the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica April 2, 2025. Pope Francis is convalescing and not able to meet the pilgrims. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

Lord always goes in search of the lost, pope says

Cindy Wooden|Apr 2, 2025|3 Min Read

Dr. Sergio Alfieri, who has led the medical team treating the pope in the hospital, speaks at a news conference at Rome's Gemelli hospital March 22, 2025. The pope's doctors announced that he would be discharged from the hospital and return to his residence in the Vatican the following day. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

Pope knew he 'might not make it,' physician says

Cindy Wooden|Mar 25, 2025|4 Min Read

Pope Francis waves to a crowd of well-wishers at Rome's Gemelli hospital before returning to the Vatican March 23, 2025, after 38 days of treatment at the hospital. (CNS/Pablo Esparza)

Pope returns to Vatican after long hospitalization

Cindy Wooden|Mar 23, 2025|4 Min Read

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