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'I fear a world without him': How Pope Francis influenced world affairs
Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.
Pope Francis, in some of his last words, thanked nurse for chance to greet Easter crowd, Vatican says
Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...
Details of Pope Francis's funeral released as Trump, Starmer and Macron to attend
Edited by Emily Atkinson and Matt Spivey, with Laura Gozzi reporting from the Vatican Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, ...
Francis was the first climate pope. Who will take up his mantle?
Pope Francis was quick to grasp the risks posed by climate change. But his tenure showed humanity’s limits in confronting the ...
Pope Francis' Funeral Details Revealed: What To Know
The Holy See has announced the details of Pope Francis ' funeral and the events honoring the life of the 266th pontiff of the ...
In pictures: Symbolism on show as Pope Francis lies in open coffin
The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and ...
How Pope Francis’ progressive legacy changed the church
Pope Francis didn’t affirm same-sex marriage or lobby for ordaining women as priests. But he gently steered the Catholic ...
LA Times Today: Pope Francis remembered as outspoken supporter of church reform
The Catholic Church is preparing to choose a new pope, following the death of Pope Francis today at the age of 88. The ...
Prince William to attend funeral of Pope Francis
Prince William will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, Kensington Palace has announced. He will represent the ...