Apr 21 These cardinals are possible contenders to be the next pope By Associated Press There are always front-runners, known as “papabile,” who have at least some of the qualities considered necessary to be pope. Continue reading
Apr 21 A guide to the rites, rituals and ceremonies following the pope’s death By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various rites last year, simplifying the funeral rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with his wishes. Continue reading
Apr 21 Tributes pour in from around the world to honor Pope Francis after his death By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Many recalled his legacy as the first pope from Latin America, and the first Jesuit to reach the pinnacle of church hierarchy, one who stressed humility over hubris for a Church beset with scandal and indifference. Continue reading
Apr 21 What to know about Pope Francis’ death By Vanessa Gera, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press “Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter,” he said Sunday from the same loggia where Jorge Mario Bergoglio was introduced to the world on March 13, 2013 as the 266th pope. Continue reading
Apr 21 How Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear weapons. But he upheld it in other areas, such as abortion and celibacy for priests. Continue reading
Apr 20 Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration and deportations By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administration's migrant deportation plans. Continue reading
Apr 19 Vatican notes ‘exchange of opinions’ with Vance over migrants and prisoners By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Vance, a Catholic convert, met with the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, in the Apostolic Palace. There was no indication he met with Pope Francis, who has sharply cut back official duties during… Continue reading
Apr 13 Convalescing pope opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter’s Square By Colleen Barry, Associated Press A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Happy Palm Sunday, Happy Holy Week," in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia. Continue reading
Apr 06 Pope Francis makes first public appearance since leaving the hospital at St. Peter’s Square By Silvia Stellacci, Colleen Barry, Associated Press Pope Francis made a surprise entrance to St. Peter’s Square during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health workers on Sunday, marking his first public appearance at the Vatican since leaving the hospital two weeks ago after a… Continue reading
Mar 29 Pope Francis shows ‘surprising improvement’ after surviving life-threatening crises, doctor says By Colleen Barry, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press Pope Francis has shown ‘’a truly surprising improvement’’ since returning to the Vatican to convalesce after surviving a life-threatening bout with double-pneumonia, the doctor who coordinated the pontiff’s five-week hospitalization said Saturday. Continue reading