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The new leader of the Catholic Church will inherit a financial mess that Pope Francis spent much of his reign trying to fix

Even on his deathbed, Pope Francis didn’t pause from pursuing a dogged campaign that distinguished his reign: reforming the Vatican’s infamously troubled finances. On February 27, the pontiff’s 13th day at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital suffering from exhaustion and bronchitis,

Pope Francis' death mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.

USA TODAY · 2d

Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit? What to know

Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88, was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit? What to know

Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica

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Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout

People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay homage to Pope Francis, the Vatican may extend the opening hours of St. Peter’s Basilica beyond the established time of midnight, the Vatican Press office said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

Mourners line up in St. Peter's Basilica to pay respects to Pope Francis: See photos

Tens of thousands of mourners filtered into St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

The Washington Post · 20h

Pope Francis’s coffin arrives at St. Peter’s Basilica

Cardinals accompanied Pope Francis’s coffin as it was carried on April 23 through St. Peter’s square, where worshippers applauded the late pope.

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Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still ...

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Pope Francis, a Catholic Church reformer, dies at 88: Live updates

Pope Francis, 88, a reformer who sought to make the Catholic Church more inclusive much to the ire of some conservatives, has ...

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Santa Rosa Diocese scheduling Mass services to honor late Pope Francis

Bishop Vasa, in a statement paying tribute to Francis, highlighted the late pope’s love for the poor and devotion to material ...

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Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse

VATICAN CITY — Few could have predicted that a comment Pope Francis made during a 2018 visit to Chile would blow up into the ...

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Couple Invite Pope Francis to Wedding, Response Letter Goes Viral

Ian, from Ohio, told Newsweek that he felt honored to receive the letter, adding that it "shows that [Pope Francis] was a man ...

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Did Pope Francis ‘Pack’ the Conclave?

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

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Pope Francis' passion for prayer inspired many others

Each year Pope Francis shared monthly prayer themes. His prayer for April 2025 was particularly pointed for the modern world: ...

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Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday

The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, the Vatican said on Tuesday. Roberts, Gorsuch Join Liberal Justices in ...

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