Apr 23 Pope Francis’ troubled course on addressing clergy sexual abuse By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Few could have predicted that a comment Pope Francis made during a 2018 visit to Chile would blow up into the biggest crisis of his papacy. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: First day of Pope Francis laying in state as mourners pay final respects By Colleen Barry, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Wednesday is the start of three days of public viewing ahead of the pontiff’s funeral. Continue reading
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
Apr 21 A timeline of Pope Francis’ life By Associated Press On Sunday, Pope Francis gave his final goodbye to the faithful. Continue reading
Apr 21 Pope Francis reached out to migrants and LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition By Associated Press Advocating for migrants was one of Francis' priorities as pope. He denounced the “globalization of indifference” shown to would-be refugees. Continue reading