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"I wanted so much to come here": Pope Leo XIV Visits Marian Shrine Outside of Rome
The sanctuary is run by the religious of the Order of St. Augustine and "houses an ancient image of the Virgin, dear to the Order and to the memory of Leo XIII," according to the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV’s Augustinian Brothers Recall His "kind" Moments, Reflect on New Papacy
Leo, born in Chicago, Illinois in 1955, became a novitiate in the Order of Saint Augustine at 22 years old after graduating from Villanova University in 1977. He took his solemn vows in 1981 and was ordained a priest in 1982.
In First Mass as Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV Urges Bearing "witness to our joyful faith in Jesus the Savior”
Preaching in the Sistine Chapel on May 9 to the cardinals who elected him, the first pope born in the United States opened his homily in English.
Pope Leo XIV’s First Words to the World: "Peace be with you all"
The 69-year-old new pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected the first pope from the United States on Thursday.
Pope Francis' Final Journey: 11 Symbolic Moments from Saturday's Six-kilometer Funeral Procession
The six-kilometer funeral procession that carried Pope Francis from St. Peter's to St. Mary Major was filled with profound symbolism, from the Dodge Ram popemobile serving as hearse to white roses representing his devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Pope Francis is Laid to Rest in Rome: Photos
Crowds of faithful lined the route to St. Mary Major as the late pontiff made his final journey to the basilica he visited more than 100 times during his papacy.
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Saturday Morning Funeral
Saturday’s funeral will kick off the traditional Novendiales, nine consecutive days of mourning for the suffrage of the late pope. He will be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
Pope Francis’ Coffin Closed in Private Ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, presided over the rite of the closing and sealing of the coffin.
Catholics Bid Final Farewell as Pope Francis Lies in State at St. Peter’s Basilica
Long lines of mourners, many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun, wound around St. Peter’s Square on the first day of viewing on April 23.
"Death is not the end of everything": Vatican Releases Pope Francis' Reflections on Aging, Dying
“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface to a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola.
Pope Francis in His Own Words: 12 Key Quotes that Defined His 12-year Pontificate
His words often focused on the dignity of the poor, migrants, refugees, and the elderly as well as the importance of marriage, family life, and care for the environment.
Vatican Releases First Photos of Pope Francis After His Death
The Vatican on Tuesday released the first photos of Pope Francis after his death, showing him dressed in red vestments and lying in a simple, wooden coffin inside the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse.
Pope Francis Died from Stroke, Coma, and Irreversible Cardiovascular Collapse: Vatican Physician
The Holy See on Monday evening released the death certificate detailing the cause of death of Pope Francis, who died in his Vatican apartment at 7:35 a.m. in Rome on April 21, the day after Easter.
EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw: Death of Pope Francis a "moment of personal grief" for Catholics
EWTN Chairman of the Board and CEO Michael Warsaw on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis, calling the pontiff’s death at 88 on Monday a “moment of personal grief for Catholics around the world.”
Pope Francis’ Death: Vatican Holds “rite of ascertainment of death, deposition in the coffin”
Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the rite in the chapel of Pope Francis’ Vatican residence, the Casa Santa Marta, just a little over 12 hours after the pontiff’s death.
Thousands Gather for Holy Rosary in St. Peter’s Square after Pope Francis' Death: Photos
Thousands of Catholics gathered together in prayer for the Holy Father, who passed away at age 88 due to complications from a medical crisis earlier in the spring.
Pope Francis Welcomes Gemelli Medical Teams to the Vatican, Thanks Them for Their Care
The 88-year-old Holy Father greeted approximately 70 men and women representing leadership and staff from the hospital.
Vatican Offers Health Update after Pope Francis’ Surprise Visit to St. Peter's Basilica without Papal Attire
A Vatican spokesman told journalists the pope had wanted to get some air and then decided to extend his time outside of his residence by going to the basilica “as he was.”
Pope Francis Shows Slight Improvements During Convalescence, Vatican Says
The Holy See Press Office told journalists during a morning press briefing on the pope’s health that the 88-year-old pontiff’s lung infection is “still ongoing though decreasing.”
"Bear witness joyfully to hope that does not disappoint": Pope Francis to Slovak Pilgrims
“I would very much have liked to be present with you to share this moment of faith and communion, but I am still in convalescence,” the pope’s message read.
