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Pope Francis: A decade of reform, controversy, and compassion
Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the first Pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pontiff, choosing the name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. His election raised expectations of significant reforms within
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Who will be the next Pope? The selection process and what happens next
Potential successors are Ghana’s Peter Turkson, the Philippines’ Luis Tagle and Hungary’s Peter Erdo.
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Pope Francis dies at 88, the Vatican says
The pontiff had recently had a lengthy stay in a Rome hospital suffering from double pneumonia.
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Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis in The Bronx
Brittany Cadet is outside of St. Anselm & Roch Roman Catholic Church, where Bronx Catholics are mourning the death of Pope Francis.
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Catholics in Hudson Valley mourn Pope Francis
Pope Francis died just hours after giving the traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
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Catholics in New Jersey mourn Pope Francis
Pope Francis died just hours after giving the traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
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Cardinal Dolan honors Pope Francis during Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral
Cardinal Timothy Dolan paid tribute to Pope Francis during Mass Monday morning. News 12’s Brittany Cadet is at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan.
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Catholics in Brooklyn mourn death of Pope Francis
News 12's Edric Robinson is outside St. Matthews Roman Catholic Church in Crown Heights, where Brooklyn Catholics are mourning the death of Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis dead at 88
Pope Francis has died at 88. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the first pope from the Americas, was known as the 'People's Pope' and ushered in a more open, welcoming Catholic Church during his 12-year papacy.
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Vatican visitors saddened by death of Pope Francis
Visitors gathered in St Peter's Square to mourn Pope Francis and share their sorrows after the announcement of his death.
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Catholics in Connecticut mourn Pope Francis
Pope Francis died just hours after giving the traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. News 12's Greg Thompson is at the Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist in Stamford.
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What happens next in the Vatican?
'Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta,' the Vatican said in a statement posted on X.
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Pope Francis and Palestine: The Pontiff spoke out in support of Gaza during the war
Pope Francis condemned Israel's Gaza actions, calling them 'terrorism' & 'genocide', breaking the Vatican's cautious Israel-Palestine stance
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Pope Francis shared health issues to show he's 'a simple human being': friend
Pope Francis has died at 88, the Vatican said in a video statement Monday. Dr. Nelson Castro, a journalist and friend of the late Pope, discusses his relationship with Francis and the 'deep message' he sent by being open about his health.
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Indigenous priest reflects on Pope's 'reverent' residential school apology
Rev. Daryold Corbiere Winkler, an Ojibway Catholic priest from M'Chigeeng First Nation, says Pope Francis’s apology for the Catholic Church’s role in the residential school system was a chance for healing and transformation, and part of...
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As the first Latin American pope, Francis opened the church to rest of the world: professor
Pope Francis was the first from Latin America. Hosffman Ospino, professor of Hispanis Mistry at Boston College, says Francis ‘stood up to the powers to be’ and reminded wealthier nations to recognize the ‘dignity and the humanity of...
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‘We’ve lost an ally today,’ AFN National Chief says on Pope Francis passing
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says Pope Francis wanted to ‘right the wrongs of the past.’ In 2022, Pope Francis apologized for the conduct of some members of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada's...
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Pope Francis and his passion for Argentine soccer | Hanomansing Tonight
Santiago Bauzá, freelance sports journalist and host of the Hand of God podcast in Buenos Aires, describes how the Pope’s homeland is mourning his loss. Additionally, Bauzá highlights Francis’ passion for Argentine soccer.
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‘It is a big loss,' says longtime friend of Pope Francis
Father Hernan Paredes was a friend of the late Pope Francis for more than 40 years, and says his death is a 'big loss' for everyone, regardless of their religious beliefs. He says Pope Francis, or Father Jorge, was a kind-hearted and...
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'I call it my Super Bowl,' says Vatican correspondent on covering the conclave
The week before a conclave is a flurry of activity, speaking to as many cardinals as possible, says Claire Giangravè, Vatican correspondent for Religion News Service. But watching for white smoke means she doesn't get a lot of sleep even...
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Leo XIV: How a U.S. dark horse became Pope | About That
The conclave elected Robert Francis Prevost as the first American leader of the Catholic Church, surprising many around the world who were speculating about more widely known front-runners. Lauren Bird breaks down how his experience on...
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A reflection on the life and legacy of Pope Francis
The death of the 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church has plunged Catholics worldwide into mourning. A representative from the Catholic Network for Women's Equality in Calgary shares her insights on the Pope's legacy and...
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Pope Francis makes surprise visit to St. Peter’s Basilica after royal meeting
A day after his meeting with King Charles III, Pope Francis made an unscheduled visit to St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The Pope was seen greeting pilgrims and workers during the quiet morning walk, drawing surprise and admiration...