VATICAN CITY (AP) — World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and ...
Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, died at age 88 after an extended respiratory illness. He served as pope for 12 years, leading the Catholic Church despite declining health, including ...
SPRINGFIELD — Lucy Ramos’ favorite picture of the late Pope Francis hangs on the wall of her office at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield. His hand is extended and a dove appears to alight from ...
Fr. Julius Kayiwa was installed as pastor of two parishes this weekend by Bishop John Dolan in the Northern region of the ...
For the first time, the body of St. Francis of Assisi will be visible to all, from Feb. 22 to March 22, 2026. This religious and historical event was announced on the memorial of the saint of Assisi ...
Deacons, chaplains and priests from area churches stand during a Mass held to celebrate the life of Pope Francis on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in ...