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Pope Francis known for forming strong bonds with Latino Catholics in the U.S.

4:19am April 23, 2025

Pope Francis was the first pontiff from Latin America. He formed a strong bond with Latino Catholics in the U.S., who saw in him a humble spiritual leader and potent political advocate.

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Pope Francis' body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral

4:15am April 23, 2025

by A Martínez

Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday.

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Pope Francis is remembered for his intensive engagement with Asia

5:39pm April 22, 2025

by Anthony Kuhn

From the Philippines to South Korea, Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88, is being remembered in many parts of Asia for his intensive engagement with the region.

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People from around the world descend on Vatican City to pay respects to Pope Francis

5:38pm April 22, 2025

by Lauren Frayer

The Vatican is crowded on the eve of public viewing of Pope Francis' body. He'll lie in state through Friday. A day later, world leaders including Trump and Zelenskyy are expected at his funeral.

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How American Catholics remember Pope Francis

5:24pm April 22, 2025

Catholics from across the United States reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis.

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Gaza's Catholics mourn Pope Francis. 'He used to call us at 7 p.m. every night'

12:36pm April 22, 2025

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the Gaza war began. "Today we feel like we are orphans," a spokesperson says.

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After Pope Francis' death, debates begin over his successor

8:14am April 22, 2025

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with discussions over which man is best suited to next lead the church.

Public viewing for Pope Francis begins Wednesday ahead of Saturday funeral

5:37am April 22, 2025

Faithful from around the world are pouring into the Vatican, where Pope Francis' body will go on display Wednesday, ahead of a funeral Saturday.

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American Catholics reflect on Pope Francis

4:18am April 22, 2025

Catholics in the U.S. reflect on Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88.

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Catholics from around the world mourn Pope Francis' death as tributes pour in

4:17am April 22, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

Tributes have poured in from around the world remembering Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88 after leading the Catholic Church's 1.4 billion followers for 12 years.

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