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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 ...
The complex legacy left by Pope Francis and Harvard fights back against the Trump administration: Morning Rundown
Plus, salon owners are seeing a massive drawdown in clients coming in for their regular scheduled appointments, citing ...
Who will be the next Pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest
Who will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world's 1.4 billion ...
Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope
In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.
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 ...
Dancing tango, working at a bar: Pope Francis facts that may surprise you
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis loved soccer and tango, once worked as a bar doorman and was known to shun the pomp of ...
Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy
The plight of migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities. In 2013, the newly elected pontiff made his first pastoral ...
Why are flags half-staff in Texas, US? How long flags are lowered in honor of Pope Francis
Both Texas and United States flags are half-staff to honor the death of Pope Francis. The flags will remain lowered through ...