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Pope Francis, who was 88, addressed the faithful on Easter Sunday. In his final appearance, he greeted thousands of faithful ...
Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know ...
Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88, previously announced his intentions to be buried at the Papal Basilica of ...
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio) became the 266th pope in Italy’s history, succeeding former Pontiff Benedict XVI. Selecting his name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, Francis was ...
Pope Francis, the 266th pope ... he greeted thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square after Easter Mass in his open-air popemobile. The pope, who was born in Argentina, was the first pope ...
Live updates: Pope Francis mourners pack St. Peter's: 'He's like a member of the family.' Born on Dec. 17, 1936, Francis was one of five children. His father, Mario, was an accountant and his ...