I'm not a Catholic who follows the Vatican's commands unquestioned. But Pope Francis worked hard to make the church more ...

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Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed Monday morning the death of Pope Francis, a day after the Pontiff was seen publicly ...

I was privileged to have officiated the funeral of a dear friend recently. As an ordained minister of the gospel, I have preached innumerable funerals for over 40 years. While the protocols of a ...

It’s important to focus on the good times we had with our lost children, even if it doesn’t always feel so good. We need to ...

Pope Francis wrote about his wishes and plans for his own funeral in his memoir Hope: The Autobiography, which was published in January 2025. He specified which church he wished to be buried in and ...