Pope Francis was “a pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone,” said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, as he presided over the … Learn More
More than 200,000 gathered in St. Peter’s Square and its adjacent streets for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis. The liturgy was celebrated by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of … Learn More
After the casket bearing Pope Francis’ body was placed in St. Peter’s Basilica, tens of thousands of mourners lined up to pay their respects. The open casket was transferred on … Learn More
The funeral of Pope Francis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 26 at 4:00 a.m. Eastern time (10:00 a.m. in Rome). His Reverend Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, … Learn More
“The place is already prepared,” revealed Pope Francis on the subject of his future tomb in St. Mary Major, in an interview with the Mexican reporter Valentina Alazraki, broadcast on … Learn More
In his efforts to promote a holistic defense of human life, Pope Francis frequently denounced a “throwaway culture” where anyone not considered “useful” was seen as disposable — including the … Learn More
The Archdiocese of Newark celebrated a Mass to remember and pray for Pope Francis on April 22, one day after his death, at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. … Learn More
Tapping into the spirit and spirituality of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis made care for creation and for all that lives on the earth a pastoral priority. … Learn More
Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of at age 88, gave new energy to millions of Catholics, and caused concern for some, as he transformed the image … Learn More
The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated April 26 in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside … Learn More
