The Tradition of Papal Burial in Cappa Magna: A Testament to Martyrdom and Resurrection
By Jason Scott – A recent discussion at my local parish sparked curiosity about the tradition of popes being dressed in...
Pope Francis
Pope died of stroke, heart failure, coma, Vatican says
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart failure, said the director...
Pope’s Funeral set for April 26, Public Viewing April 23-25
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated April 26 in St Peter’s Square,...
Global Pastor: In Word and Deed, Pope Preached Mercy
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of at age 88, gave new...
Pope’s funeral rites, a celebration of hope, to begin late April 21
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis’ funeral rites, like those for any pope or any Christian, are meant to...
Pope Francis, Rest in Peace
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with...
Pope to Priests at Chrism Mass: Be Heralds of Hope
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Especially in a Jubilee Year, but also every day, priests are called to continual conversion...
Despite improved health, pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis is going without supplemental oxygen for longer periods and is continuing therapy to...
On Palm Sunday, recovering pope says to carry the cross with compassion
By Justin McLellan,CNS – Carrying the cross means more than bearing personal suffering — it means stepping into the pain...
