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Pope Francis’ conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
As Amazonian bishops gathered at the Vatican on Oct. 21, 2019, a man entered a nearby church after dawn and stole three ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...
A sequoia forest in Detroit? Plantings to improve air quality and mark Earth Day
Arborists are turning vacant land on Detroit’s eastside into a small urban forest, not of elms, oaks and red maples ...
Australians start voting in general elections as pope’s death overshadows campaigning
Australians began voting Tuesday at general elections as campaigning was overshadowed by the death of Pope Francis. Polling ...
‘Who am I to judge?’ Pope Francis’ informal, lighthearted speaking style
Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style, and sometimes he even created words in a combination of his native ...
Pope Francis’ last week: How the Catholic leader spent his final days
Pope Francis spent his final days celebrating Holy Week, the seven days leading up to Easter Sunday. Francis, the 266th head ...
Turner Falls Park closed through Thursday due to weather
Park officials with Turner Falls Park says, rain damage from severe storms over the weekend on the grounds will keep the park ...
Cardinals meet Tuesday at Vatican to choose date for Pope Francis’ funeral
Cardinals will meet Tuesday at the Vatican to begin scheduling Pope Francis’ funeral and burial, planning the conclave to elect his successor and making other decisions ...
The Latest: Mourning and tributes for Pope Francis shared around the world
Grief and tributes for Pope Francis were shared around the world Tuesday, a day after the popular pontiff died at age 88. Cardinals will meet at the Vatican Tuesday to begin scheduling Pope ...
70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report shows
Eighty years after the Holocaust, more than 200,000 Jewish survivors are still alive but 70% of them will be gone within the next 10 years — meaning time is running out to hear the ...
US flags to fly at half-staff for Pope Francis
President Donald Trump on Monday directed all federal and state flags to fly at half-staff in commemoration of Pope Francis.
Vatican releases cause of death for Pope Francis
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...