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Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits. It's one of the most ...

Pope Francis blessed all from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica — “Urbi et Orbi” (To the city [Rome] and to the world). “On this day, I would like all of us to hope anew and to revive our ...

Youngstown Diocese Catholics are mourning the death of the pope. "May Pope Francis see the face of God today," Bishop David ...

The Diocese of Sacramento represents one million Catholics in Northern California and they are mourning the loss of Pope ...

After Prophet Isa Al-Masihu was raised to the sky, his nation lived following his guidance, teaching, and methodology for two hundred years.

Five days after his death, the funeral of Pope Francis took place Saturday, April 26, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square. About 50 ...

COMMENT: Writing exclusively for The Independent, former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby recalls his meetings with Pope ...

In life, Pope Francis caught the world’s attention with his humility and his holiness. So it’s no surprise that in death, the ...

"Pope Francis was a visionary leader of the Catholic Church who called on all of us to see the humanity in everyone," U.S.