Conclave to elect a new pope begins as doors to the Sistine Chapel close
The great doors of the Sistine Chapel have closed, with 133 cardinals beginning the secretive, centuries-old ritual of electing a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Thousands say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride
According to Vatican estimates, some 250,000 people flocked to the funeral Mass at the Vatican and 150,000 more lined the motorcade route through downtown Rome to witness the first funeral procession for a pope in a century.
Roman Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
Thousands of people have started filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis ahead of his funeral.
Archbishop of Mobile releases statement on death of Pope Francis
Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi of the Archdiocese of Mobile has released a statement on the death of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announces
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.
Pope Francis in critical condition after respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen at high flow
Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry in Christmas message
Pope Francis blasted the weapons industry and its “instruments of death” that fuel wars as he made a Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, saying that people shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis” to receive it.
Pope undergoes three-hour abdominal surgery
Here’s what we know about the operation and what potential complications doctors will be watching for in the 86-year-old pontiff.
