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Pope Francis, Latin America's first pontiff who ministered with charm and humility, dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern ...
World mourns Pope Francis, a humble reformer who favored 'the poorest': Live updates
Francis' death comes one day after the pope, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a respiratory ...
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Pope’s life, leadership, placed Latin America at center of Church
Pope Francis walks with Rafael Correa, then-president of Ecuador, during an arrival ceremony at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, ...
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Remembering Pope Francis' visit to the United States
For six days in September, 2015, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the United States, visiting some of the country's ...
Final mass for Easter held before Hawaii’s Catholic cathedral basilica closes for renovation
He sees his final calling in seeing the restoration project through with hopes to put on his robes again for the first mass when the Basilica reopens. Those who want to support the restoration efforts ...
Nun praises pope’s roles for women but hopes successor can make more progress
A Catholic nun and theologian has praised Pope Francis for placing women in decision-making positions within the Church but ...
Six Milwaukee Catholics share the impact Francis and his teachings had on their lives
His followers saw him as symbolizing the church's open arms. His critics saw him as bending timeless church doctrines.
Pope Francis' death: Long Islanders praise his compassion for marginalized people
Long Island Catholics praised Pope Francis for opening the church to all, pushing boundaries and showing deep compassion for ...
Heartbreak after Donegal church destroyed in fire
A Donegal community has been left “heartbroken” after a church was destroyed by an overnight fire. The burnt frame of St Mary ...
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Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just ...
In gentrified East Austin, these three historically minority churches are at a crossroads
Three churches off East 10th Street — two historically Black, one historically Mexican — are weighing their options as ...
Diocese of Toledo issues statement following death of Pope Francis
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Diocese of Toledo is reacting to the death of Pope Francis, who died in the Vatican City Monday. He was 88 years old. In a statement, the Diocese, which serves Catholics across ...