Pope Francis

Pope Francis dead at 88: JD Vance, Whoopi Goldberg and more react
World mourns Pope Francis, first Latin American pope, dead at 88.


People around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis dies at 88; world mourns his humble legacy


German Catholic initiative calls for continuation of reform process
Catholic reformers urge continuation of Francis' reforms post his death

German Catholic canon law expert predicts 'difficult' conclave
Expert predicts complex conclave after Pope Francis's death.

Putin mourns the pope. Russia's war strained their relationship
Putin mourns Pope Francis, lauds dialogue amid Ukraine conflict tensions


Pope aimed to 'bring joy and hope to poorest,' France's Macron says
World mourns Pope Francis: Tributes pour in after Vatican pontiff's death at 88

What is the papal conclave: Inside the ancient process of choosing the next pope
Pope Francis passes at 88, papal conclave to elect new Catholic leader begins


As pope, Francis strove to reach out to the 'periphery' of the world
Pope Francis redefines global diplomacy with focus on dialogue and bridge-building


Pope Francis' funeral will be simplified version of past papal funerals, per his change of papal funeral rites
Pope Francis dies at 88, revises papal funeral rites for simpler ceremonies.


The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope's death
Pope's death delays Carlo Acutis' canonization, first millennial saint ceremony postponed.

5 things to know for April 21: Pope Francis, Pete Hegseth, Israel, Abrego Garcia, Harvard
Pope Francis dies at 88, remembered for modernizing the Church.


Pope Francis was a big soccer fan
Pope Francis, soccer fan and symbol of faith, dies at 88; Italy mourns with sports halt.

Where will the next pope come from? Analysts say it could be Africa’s time
Pope Francis dies at 88; African Cardinals seen as potential successors


German cardinal pays tribute to pope as 'tireless advocate for weak'
Cologne mourns Pope Francis, hailed by Cardinal Woelki for social justice advocacy.

What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
Pope Francis' death prompts Vatican mourning and new papal election process.


How is a new pope chosen? What we know about the ancient, secret process
Papal succession ritual begins after Pope Francis' death at 88, cardinals set for conclave.

The rites, rituals following death of a pope. His funeral, burial explained
Pope Francis dies; rites simplified for his burial, reflecting humility.

Some of Pope Francis’ most memorable quotes
Pope Francis dies at 88, remembered for compassion and reform

A look at Pope Francis' life in brief
Pope Francis passes, leaving legacy of reform and advocacy

Pope Francis altered some church teachings, upheld others
Pope Francis dies; transformed Catholic stance on key global issues.