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The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope’s death
The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death Monday of Pope Francis, the ...
Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?
A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” It implies the sacred ...
More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia’s behalf
Four House Democratic lawmakers have traveled to El Salvador to call attention to the plight of a man the Trump ...
What to know about the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the Argentine pontiff ...
What are the church’s rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing ...
Woman injured in shooting outside bar in downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A woman was injured after she was caught in the crossfire of a shooting in downtown Nashville ...
The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
China and Indonesia agree to boost maritime security cooperation in South China Sea despite tensions
Indonesia and China said Monday they committed to maritime cooperation promoting safety and security in the South China Sea, ...
Pope Francis dies at 88
Starting in mid-February Pope Francis spent 38 days in the hospital after battling a severe case of pneumonia in both lungs. The pope suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of a lung removed ...
Thousands are expected to attend the White House Easter Egg Roll, with the Trumps presiding
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump expected to welcome 40,000 people to the first White House Easter Egg Roll of his second term, though the annual event could ...
Franklin Street parking garage to close for repairs
Crews will replace damaged wheel stops and attach a new fire sprinkler system as part of the extended closure. Most repair features for the Franklin Street parking garage will cover work on the deck.