2 d. ago Francis’s Tomb Expected to Transform into a New Pilgrimage Site

A week ago today, Pope Francis’s appearance in St. Peter’s Square led many to believe that his health might be stabilizing or even improving. However, within hours, the world learned that his efforts in greeting pilgrims from around the globe on Easter Sunday during a Jubilee Year would be among his final actions. In the […]

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3 d. ago Live Coverage: Ceremony and Tribute Music at Francis’s Funeral

The funeral service for Pope Francis has been held. Over 250,000 attendees were present at the requiem Mass, where they were inspired by his message to “build bridges, not walls.” Countless others gathered along the streets of Rome as his coffin was taken to its final resting place for a private burial. The Sistine Chapel […]

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3 d. ago Trump Casts Doubt on Putin Following Zelensky’s Address at Pope’s Funeral

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky had a brief meeting in the quiet of St. Peter’s Basilica prior to Pope Francis’s funeral. This marked their first encounter since a contentious clash at the White House, during which the US president later expressed skepticism about Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s intentions for a peace deal. Mr. Zelensky shared […]

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6 d. ago Pope Francis’s Tomb to Open for Visitors This Sunday Morning

In a historic and unprecedented move, the Vatican has announced that the tomb of Pope Francis will open to the public for the first time this Sunday morning. Pilgrims, tourists, and the faithful from around the world are expected to gather in Rome to pay their respects to the late pontiff, whose papacy left a […]

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7 d. ago Rome Gears Up for the Immense Challenge of the Pope’s Funeral

Rome is a city in preparation. The presence of security cordons, along with a significant deployment of police and military personnel around the Vatican and its vicinity, suggests the magnitude of the events that are set to unfold here in the upcoming days. Today, pilgrims and tourists enjoyed the warmth of the Roman sun, but […]

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8 d. ago Faithful Bid Farewell, Echoing the Pope’s Easter Sunday Tribute

Ultimately, he achieved it on his own terms. This sentiment resonated with one pilgrim in St. Peter’s Square last night as locals, tourists, and members of the Catholic community gathered to honor Pope Francis. Many there shared the belief that the Pope’s passing reflected the essence of his life and papacy, acutely aware of how […]

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8 d. ago Live Coverage: Funeral of Pope Francis Scheduled for Saturday Morning

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8 d. ago Cardinals to Gather for First Time Since Pope’s Passing to Finalize Funeral Arrangements

The cardinals will convene this morning for the first time since the passing of Pope Francis to finalize the arrangements for his funeral. All eyes will be on Vatican City following the death of the 88-year-old pontiff on Easter Monday. Pope Francis passed away after suffering a cerebral stroke that resulted in a coma and […]

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1 week ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Attempt to Postpone Sex Trafficking Trial Denied

A federal judge overseeing the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces sex trafficking and other allegations, has rejected the music mogul’s request to postpone the trial by two months, stating he had sufficient time to prepare. On Monday, the rapper and record producer entered a not guilty plea to two additional charges introduced in […]

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