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Pope Francis Death Highlights: Pope Francis died due to stroke, heart failure — Vatican; India declares 3-day mourning
Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, according to the death certificate released by the Vatican.
Cardinals set Pope Francis’ funeral for Saturday morning, public viewing starts Wednesday
Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral ...
Cardinals gather at Vatican, plan Saturday funeral for Pope Francis: Latest updates
Francis broke from tradition and asked for a "simple" burial in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major instead of St. Peter's ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...
The latest on the death of Pope Francis
Global tributes are being paid after Pope Francis died of a stroke and heart failure on Easter Monday at Casa Santa Marta, a guesthouse at the Vatican. Follow for live updates ...
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Chicago Catholics reacts to death of Pope Francis
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cardinal Blasé Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, has released a statement following the death of Pope Francis.
Honoring Pope Francis: Catholics turn to 9 days of prayer
Word of Pope Francis' passing sparked conversations worldwide. During this time of mourning, many Catholics were left ...
The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88 after a stroke
Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. The Vatican said Francis suffered a stroke which led to a coma and his heart to fail, as ...
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and ...