After Pope Francis, Progressive Christians Feel Vulnerable
Catholics and Protestants who saw Pope Francis as a guiding moral figure are losing their voice.
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Prelude to a Funeral
A single image captures the subtle changes in how the Roman Catholic Church buries a pope.
How to Watch Pope Francis’ Funeral
World leaders and the Catholic faithful from around the globe will attend the funeral on Saturday. Here’s how to watch it and what to expect.
The Faithful Pay Their Respects as Pope Francis’ Coffin Lies in State
The late Pope’s body was brought into St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday and will lie in state for three days before his funeral on Saturday.
Pope Francis’ Coffin Is Moved to St. Peter’s Basilica to Lie in State
Crowds flocked to pay their respects and bid farewell to the pontiff, who died on Monday at the age of 88.
Catholics Expected a Revolution From Pope Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them
Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.
A Simpler Funeral for Pope Francis, Who Shunned Many Papal Trappings
A funeral will be held on Saturday for the pope, who changed the rules to make such ceremonies simpler than those traditionally observed.
Francis Was the Pope Who Canonized the Most Saints
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Vatican Releases Photos of Pope Francis in His Casket
In a small ceremony, Vatican officials followed the path long taken when a pope dies.
Vatican Has a Vacancy, but It Doesn’t Stop Between Popes
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