In Final Testament, Pope asked for Simple Burial
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – In his brief final testament, Pope Francis asked to be buried at Rome’s Basilica of […]
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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