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First images of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome

Initial photographs of the tomb of Pope Francis at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome

Images of Pope Francis’s tomb at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major…
Pope Francis’ most memorable moments as pontiff in photos

In pictures: Pope Francis’ most unforgettable moments as church leader

1. Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on Dec. 17, 1936,…
Palm Sunday: Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter's Square

Pope Francis kicks off Holy Week with a personal greeting in St. Peter’s Square after recovering on Palm Sunday

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who is recovering from double pneumonia, greeted…
Pope Francis news: What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

How does the leadership of the Catholic Church change when the Pope is ill or unable to fulfill his duties?

VATICAN CITY — Despite the Vatican having precise laws and ceremonies for…
Podcast priest 'flossed' his teeth with teen's hair: Cops

Police report that a podcast host used a teenager’s hair to floss his teeth

Background: Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Joliet, Ill. (Google Maps). Inset:…
Catholic Jubilee year 2025: Sunday Mass at Holy Name Cathedral held in downtown Chicago to mark opening of Jubilee

Celebrating the Catholic Jubilee Year 2025: Opening of Jubilee with Sunday Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in Downtown Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) — It is a rite seen only once every 25…