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Pope Francis adored fútbol, and the soccer world returns the love
The world's greatest soccer stars have posted tributes to the Argentine pontiff, and the biggest homage is that his home team ...
Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, simple, essential' life, basilica's archbishop says
Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it ...
Melania Trump, headed back to the Vatican, said she'd 'never forget' meeting Pope Francis
The world learned Melania Trump was Catholic when she brought rosary beads for Pope Francis to bless in 2017. Now, she's ...
Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as hundreds of thousands come to view Pope Francis
The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be ...
Israel's muted response to Pope Francis's death signals tensions over Gaza
But it seems clear that the Israeli government's resentment of Pope Francis's expressions of solidarity with the Palestinians ...
Israeli Prime Minister Offers Condolences Three Days After Pope’s Death
The delay in issuing a statement reflected apparent tensions between Israel and Francis, who criticized Israel’s conduct in ...
Trump administration live updates: Ex-Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months; Trump and first lady to attend pope's funeral
Rep. George Santos is sentenced on felony fraud charges and President Donald Trump travels to Rome to attend Pope Francis' ...
Pope Francis held line on gender ideology, had welcoming posture to LGBT community
Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of ambiguous teaching about the LGBT community and gender ideology, as he extended a ...