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One year ago: Pope from the peripheries died on Easter Monday
One year ago today, Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m., April 21, 2025. It came the day after Easter, when — barely able to raise his hands — he gave … Learn More
Buenos Aires caravan marks anniversary of Pope Francis’s death
María Rico ambled along a busy Buenos Aires boulevard as part of a caravan through Barrio Flores — the childhood neighborhood of the late Pope Francis — to commemorate the … Learn More
‘Heart of the Church’ is ‘alive and beating,’ Pope says in Angola
Pope Leo XIV led tens of thousands of Angolan Catholics in praying the rosary on April 19 at southern Africa’s most visited Catholic shrine, calling the pilgrimage site a place where “the heart of … Learn More
From the Archives: Apostolate for the Deaf Convention, 1937
Father Stephen Landherr presents an acousticon listening device to Deaf parishioner Nellie Holliday at a convention for the Apostolate for the Deaf at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral on October 17, 1937. … Learn More
Student ‘Kingdom Builders’ serve Kentucky residents in need
Many college students head for the beach during spring break, but six students from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken spent their time off in Louisa, Kentucky, serving people in … Learn More
Pope celebrates Mass with 120,000 in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for more than 120,000 people in Cameroon’s largest city on April 17, urging “beloved children of the African continent” to share God’s love by feeding … Learn More
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- Mass at Basilica of St. Mary Major marks first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death
by Junno Arocho Esteves on April 21, 2026 at 7:18 pm(OSV News) — On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, Pope Leo XIV praised his predecessor’s “courageous witness” as “a significant heritage for the Church.” Pope Leo, who is… The post Mass at Basilica of St. Mary Major marks first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV, the world’s conscience: A Jewish perspectiveby Menachem Z. Rosensaft on April 21, 2026 at 5:32 pm
What Pope Leo did do was to reiterate his heartfelt opposition to war and his equally fervent desire for peace. This is in the hallowed tradition of not just popes but countless non-zealous leaders of different faiths. The post Pope Leo XIV, the world’s conscience: A Jewish perspective first appeared on OSV News.
- One year later, nurse remembers Pope Francis’ last journey with love and gratitudeby Junno Arocho Esteves on April 21, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Reflecting on their friendship, Strappetti said the pope felt close to him "perhaps because I saw him as a person before seeing him as a pope." The post One year later, nurse remembers Pope Francis’ last journey with love and gratitude first appeared on OSV News.
- Christians protest after Pakistani court says forced marriage of Christian girl, 13, is legalby Aftab Alexander Mughal on April 21, 2026 at 4:13 pm
Alongside Christian political and human rights groups, Catholic bishops organized protest gatherings to voice their concerns over the verdict. The post Christians protest after Pakistani court says forced marriage of Christian girl, 13, is legal first appeared on OSV News.
- One year ago today: The pope from the peripheries died on Easter Mondayby Catholic News Service on April 21, 2026 at 2:08 pm
Pope Francis was an untiring voice for peace, urging an end to armed conflict, supporting dialogue and encouraging reconciliation. The post One year ago today: The pope from the peripheries died on Easter Monday first appeared on OSV News.
