The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...

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

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, days after the popular pontiff died at age ...

Pope Francis was the first Latin American pope in the Catholic Church's history, and was famously known for his messages of ...

Cardinals are to meet in the coming weeks to name a successor to Francis. Hawkes said he hopes the new pontiff will also hold progressive values and build on Francis’s legacy. “Keep the doors open to ...

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“Pope Francis was a tireless shepherd of the church, a beacon of hope, and a champion of the gospel,” said Miller in a statement released Monday. “His deep love for the poor, unwavering commitment to ...

Many other Calgarians took to X and other social platforms to express their thoughts. Journalist Gary Bobrovitz wrote, “Pope ...

Pope Francis, who died Monday, appointed the vast majority of Cardinals, who will have the task of electing the next pope. Here are some of the front-runners, known as “papabile,” who have at least ...

Both leaders mentioned the Pope's visit to Canada and the apology he offered to First Nations people regarding residential schools Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.

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After a lengthy battle with double pneumonia, Pope Francis died Monday morning at 88-years old, leaving behind a legacy of ...