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The coffin of Pope Francis was sealed in St. Peter's Basilica on Friday evening, ahead of the funeral on Saturday. A changing ...

Those were Pope Francis’ first words as the new pontiff of the Catholic Church, delivered more than 12 years ago from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. The former archbishop of Buenos Aires ...

Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday, April 26, at 4 a.m. ET. Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years, died on Monday morning at the age of 88. Francis' life and time ...

April 26, 2025 • It's a day of remembrance, mourning and celebration as thousands gather in Rome to pay their respects and say farewell to Pope Francis. April 25, 2025 • Pope Francis' funeral ...

Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Then a white silk cloth was spread over Francis' face and he was sprinkled with holy water. Additionally, a bag containing coins and medals that were minted ...

and a bag with the coins minted during Francis’ pontificate. First the interior coffin of zinc was closed and sealed. A cross, Pope Francis’ coat of arms, and a plaque with his papal name ...

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand scale. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City Pope ...

In 2017, Pope Francis met President Donald Trump for the first and only time, and defused months of tension with the mention of a Slovenian pastry. During that meeting, which included some of ...

The official responsible for charity and prison pastoral care in Rome has described how the pontiff gave a massive sum from his personal account. As Catholic mourners reflect on the life of Pope ...

EACH YEAR, THE DRAKE RELAYS. IT INCLUDES A FOAM PARTY. KCCI’S KAYLA JAMES IS LIVE AT DRAKE AND KAYLA. IT WAS A FUN NIGHT FOR THE STUDENTS. CLASS IS TECHNICALLY STILL IN SESSION, BUT DURING DRAKE ...

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, marked many firsts when he was elected as the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the first Latin American pope, first Jesuit pope and ...