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What is double pneumonia and how did it impact Pope Francis?
However, Pope Francis was in the hospital for 38 days for double pneumonia until March 23. The Holy See said at the time the ...
What is the conclave and the Holy See? Words to know ahead of Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis's funeral is on Saturday, and now's the time to familiarize yourself with a few Catholic terms and phrases that ...
Pope Francis bestows legacy of mercy, service, financial reform, environmental protection
Pope Francis' 12-year papacy was dedicated to highlighting equality in the Catholic Church and informing on the state of ...
My Selfie With Francis: The Digital Legacy of an Approachable Pope
Many of the Catholics he counseled were much younger, but he made a habit of trying to meet them where they were.
10 US cardinals among those selecting Pope Francis’ successor
Ten U.S. cardinals are among those who will gather in Rome to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died Monday.
How Pope Francis addressed the role of women in the Church
During the Francis papacy, the role of women in the church emerged as a pressing priority, with Catholics across the globe ...
US journalist delivers first reading at funeral of Pope Francis. Who is Kielce Gussie?
Kielce Gussie, a U.S. journalist who works for Vatican News, gave the first reading at the funeral of Pope Francis.
No evidence Pope Francis said, 'The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches'
Before his death on April 21, 2025, Pope Francis made a lengthy statement beginning with, "The walls of hospitals have heard ...