Apr 26 Watch 4:44 What to expect as the College of Cardinals prepares to elect a new pope By John Yang Saturday’s funeral and burial of Pope Francis mark the beginning of nine days of official mourning at the Vatican, with cardinals leading masses each day. The words of their homilies will be closely examined and analyzed for clues about what’s… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch 6:44 Vatican readies for Francis’ funeral and potentially polarizing papal conclave By Malcolm Brabant, Sonia Kopelev At the Vatican, a last chance for the faithful to view Pope Francis in his casket before his funeral on Saturday. More than a quarter-million people over three days of public viewing processed by Francis, resting in a simple wood… Continue watching
Apr 24 Pope’s doctor recounts final moments, says Francis died ‘without suffering’ By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Dr. Sergio Alfieri said that the pope "died without suffering, at home.'' The doctor found the pontiff with his eyes open and breathing normally, but unresponsive when he was called to the Vatican early Monday morning. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 5:09 Mourners crowd Vatican to honor Pope Francis and say farewell By Malcolm Brabant, Zeba Warsi Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis' casket was brought for three days of viewing. The pontiff, who died Monday at age 88, will be celebrated this Saturday in an elaborate funeral mass. Mourners came from all corners… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 6:33 Vatican plans for Pope Francis’ funeral as conclave speculation intensifies By Malcolm Brabant The Catholic faithful and many more the world over continued to pay their respects to Pope Francis one day after his death. An official period of mourning began in Italy that will last through his funeral this weekend. Security is… Continue watching
Apr 22 Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, after 3 days lying in state with public viewing By Nicole Winfield, Colleen Barry, Associated Press Francis' appearance from the same loggia where he was introduced to the world as the first pope from the Americas on March 13, 2013, was a fitting bookend to a 12-year papacy that sought to shake up the church and… Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 2:55 Catholics around the globe mourn the death of Pope Francis By Amna Nawaz, Murrey Jacobson, Leila Jackson, Katie Marlow The world is mourning the death of Pope Francis after he passed away at the age of 88. Throughout his papacy, he was often hailed – and sometimes criticized – for his efforts to reshape the church. His death comes… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 7:22 A look at Pope Francis’ legacy and focus on social justice By Stephanie Sy, Ryan Connelly Holmes Francis' 12-year papacy was a remarkable one, working in service to the church until the very day before he died. He sought to focus more explicitly on social justice, on climate change and addressing the most marginalized in society. But… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 2:51 What’s next for the Catholic Church as it prepares to select its new leader By Geoff Bennett, Malcolm Brabant The death of a pope, and the election of a new pontiff, is adorned with high ritual and elaborate ceremony. For more about how the Catholic Church will celebrate and mourn Pope Francis, and what comes next, Geoff Bennett spoke… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 6:44 How Pope Francis made history and reshaped the church in his 12-year papacy By Amna Nawaz For more perspective on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, Amna Nawaz spoke with Rev. Thomas Reese, a senior analyst for Religion News Service and author of “Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church.”… Continue watching