Apr 25 More than 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis during public viewings By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Tens of thousands of mourners waited hours in line over three days to bid farewell to Francis, who died Monday after suffering a stroke at the age of 88. A higher-than-expected turnout prompted the Vatican to extend the basilica’s opening… Continue reading
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 24 Pope Francis lies in state as thousands of mourners pay their respects By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The last numbers released by the Vatican said more than 50,000 people had paid their last respects in the first 12 hours of the public viewing starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. 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 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 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
Apr 21 Here are some of Pope Francis' memorable quotes By Associated Press Pope Francis’ first words delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica were a simple greeting: “Brothers and sisters, good evening!”… Continue reading
Apr 21 One of Pope Francis' final meetings before death was with Vance on Easter Sunday By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Francis was sitting in a wheelchair, and his words were inaudible in a video released by the Vatican. Continue reading