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Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican
Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new ...
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
When the world learned of Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, a cardinal with longstanding ties to the US was the one to ...
Ahead of conclave, cardinals to meet at Vatican for Pope Francis funeral preparations
Cardinals were due to meet on Tuesday to plan Pope Francis' funeral, which leaders from around the world will attend ahead of ...
When Is Pope Francis' Funeral? Vatican to Remember Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Pope Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years. Now the Vatican is making arrangements for his papal funeral. Here's what ...
‘He was almost in tears’: Openly-gay Vatican advisor describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers
Juan Carlos Cruz, a victim of clerical sexual abuse and an openly gay Vatican advisor, remembers Pope Francis’ monumental ...
Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice
Pope Francis was dead. Not even 24 hours had passed since he had made a surprise appearance on the balcony overlooking St ...
Vatican's Easter Mass opens without Pope Francis as he continues recovering from pneumonia
The Vatican is celebrating Easter without Pope Francis presiding. VATICAN CITY — The Vatican celebrated Easter on Sunday ...
Pope Francis asks for 'simple' burial in his will shared by Vatican. Read full testament
In his will, Pope Francis asked for a simple burial, with his tomb only bearing the inscription, "Franciscus." ...