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Pope Francis: Tributes, mass and vigils held in towns and cities across Europe
In Italy, bells tolled in church towers and flags were lowered to half-staff on government buildings in Rome.
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Pope Francis’s advocacy for peace remembered
People from around the world, including those from conflict zones, paid tribute to Pope Francis’s efforts in advocating for peace. He had specifically called for an end to violence in Africa, the Middle East and Ukraine.
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Federal leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis during election campaign
The four main federal party leaders took time at various election campaign stops to pay tribute to the contributions of Pope Francis, who died Sunday at 88.
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Pope Francis’s complex legacy
CBC’s Vatican analyst David Perlich talks to The National’s Adrienne Arsenault about how Pope Francis’s legacy differs around the world and amongst Catholics.
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Canadian Catholics mourn Pope Francis
Catholics across Canada are remembering Pope Francis for his openness and work with marginalized communities as well as his efforts to seek forgiveness from those who’d been hurt by the church.
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Catholics in Parkchester remember Pope Francis
At Saint Helena’s Church in Parkchester, a picture of the pontiff and a candle now sits next to the altar.
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LI Jesuit fathers reflect on death of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope
Fathers at St. Anthony's Church in Oceanside say the actions of Pope Francis are a direct reflection of his Jesuit roots.
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Chaminade HS chaplain reflects on experience serving alongside Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica
Back in 2019 while he was a deacon, Father Peter Heiskell served alongside Pope Francis during a Holy Thursday Mass.
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Pope Francis called this Gaza church almost every day until his death
Almost every night since the start of the war in Gaza, the Holy Family Church in Gaza City would get a call from Pope Francis, including just two days before his death. Father Gabriel Romanelli tells The National’s Adrienne Arsenault...
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Priest, former professor discuss Pope Francis' death
Monday's news began the traditional nine-day mourning period, with the funeral needing to happen four to six days after his death at St. Peter's Square.
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Members of LGBTQ community honor Pope Francis for his inclusivity, welcoming all into the church
Members of the LGBTQ community call him a trailblazer due to his inclusivity and say he made an impact that will last forever.
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Canadian cardinal remembers Pope Francis’s humour, changes to the Catholic Church
Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny spoke to The National’s Adrienne Arsenault about his memories of Pope Francis, including the pontiff's sense of humour and his efforts to make change within the Catholic Church.
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Pope’s residential school a step toward healing for many Indigenous people
Pope Francis’ historic apology in Canada in 2022 for abuses in residential schools committed by some members of the Catholic Church brought closure for many Indigenous people, but others say there’s still a long way to go.
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What it was like to meet Pope Francis
Canadians Matthew Correia and Debra Mauro recount what it was like to meet Pope Francis and how it impacted their lives.
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Pope Francis ‘true to his word’ with apology for residential schools
Former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations Phil Fontaine spent years fighting for an official apology from the Catholic Church for its role in residential school abuses. Fontaine told The National’s Adrienne Arsenault about...
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Pope Francis worked until hours before his death
Pope Francis continued working throughout Easter Sunday, even meeting with the public, before he died of stroke and heart failure early Monday morning at 88.
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Mourners hold rosary prayer in St Peter's Square to honour Pope Francis
Mourners gather in St Peter's Square in Vatican City - praying for Pope Francis who died of a stroke and heart failure, at the age of 88.
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‘Father of the poor’: Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis
Argentina, where Francis was known for working with the poor, announces seven days of mourning over the pontiff’s death.
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Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent heart failure, according to Vatican
According to a statement released by the Vatican late on Monday, Pope Francis died of a stroke that led to heart failure. The 88-year-old had made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, a day before his death.
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Vatican prepares for Pope Francis' funeral after his passing at 88
The Vatican prepares for the funeral of Pope Francis, whose death aged 88 prompted an outpouring of grief among Catholics worldwide.
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‘Who am I to judge?’: Pope Francis ushered a new way of approaching 2SLGBTQ+ people, says advocate
In June 2013, three months after becoming Pope, Francis said in response to a reporter's question, ‘If a person is gay, and seeks God and has goodwill, who am I to judge?’ Francis DeBernardo, executive director of New Ways Ministry, says...
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Parishioners attend Easter Mass in Yonkers
News 12’s Lauren Del Valle was there with the sights and sounds.
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In brief Easter appearance at Vatican, Pope Francis urges Gaza ceasefire
Pontiff had been increasingly vocal about Israel’s military campaign in Gaza before being hospitalised with pneumonia.
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Pope Francis, beloved for humility, dies at 88
Born in Argentina, Francis was the only Latin American pontiff and first non-European pope in more than 1,000 years.