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‘Pope of the people’: Catholic leaders recall Pope Francis as champion of mercy, love
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‘Pope of the people’: Catholic leaders recall Pope Francis as champion of mercy, love

Maria WieringApril 21, 202510 min read
Calling Pope Francis “a modern-day prophet,” Kerry Alys Robinson said the late pope “read the signs of the times and awakened us to meaningful change in our behavior — within the Church and within the world.”
In final testament, pope asks for simple burial, prayed for peace
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In final testament, pope asks for simple burial, prayed for peace

Cindy WoodenApril 21, 20252 min read
In his brief final testament, Pope Francis asked to be buried at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major and said he had offered his suffering for peace in the world.
Analysis: What Pope Francis brought to the church, and what he leaves behind
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Analysis: What Pope Francis brought to the church, and what he leaves behind

Ines San MartinApril 21, 20259 min read
Pope Francis, history’s first pope from the global south and a maverick who often delighted the world, died April 21 after fighting pulmonary disease for the last few months.
Crowds gather to pray the rosary for repose of pope’s soul
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Crowds gather to pray the rosary for repose of pope’s soul

Cindy WoodenApril 21, 20254 min read
Just as hundreds of people had gathered at the Vatican each night to recite the rosary when Pope Francis was hospitalized, throngs returned to recite the Marian prayer for the repose of his soul after his death.
Pope died of stroke, heart failure, coma, Vatican says
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Pope died of stroke, heart failure, coma, Vatican says

Carol GlatzApril 21, 20253 min read
Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart attack, said the director of Vatican City State’s department of health services. The pope had also gone into a coma.
Precise rules govern what happens in period between popes
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Precise rules govern what happens in period between popes

Cindy WoodenApril 21, 20256 min read
Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for planning the funeral, preparing for the election of a new pope and taking care of essential business in the meantime.
Pope Francis’ pontificate: A timeline
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Pope Francis’ pontificate: A timeline

Carol GlatzApril 21, 20257 min read
Here is a timeline of some significant events in Pope Francis’ 12-year pontificate:
White House, U.S. political leaders react to death of Pope Francis
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White House, U.S. political leaders react to death of Pope Francis

Kate ScanlonApril 21, 20257 min read
President Donald Trump, officials in his administration and other U.S. political leaders issued statements expressing condolences for Pope Francis after the pontiff’s death April 21 at age 88.
Archbishop Lori encourages Catholics to attend April 21 Mass in memory of Pope Francis
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Archbishop Lori encourages Catholics to attend April 21 Mass in memory of Pope Francis

George P. Matysek Jr.April 21, 20252 min read
A special Mass remembering the late pontiff will be held April 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Pope Francis died earlier that day at the age of 88.
Baltimore auxiliary bishops remember late pope with fondness
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Baltimore auxiliary bishops remember late pope with fondness

Catholic Review StaffApril 21, 20253 min read
Bishop Adam J. Parker and  Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., both of whom were appointed bishops by Pope Francis, are remembering their personal encounters with the late pope as inspirational moments that helped shape their ministries. 
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