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VATICAN CITY - The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solemn procession on Wednesday (April 23)  from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St. Peter's Basilica. Red-hatted cardinals, priests, candle-carrying friars and helmeted Swiss Guards walked slowly into the vast, sunlit esplanade as

He asked to be buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, according to a Vatican statement...

Pope Francis was well known for his environmental activism. Time called him the “Climate Pope” for his prominent role in the global climate movement. He consistently talked about the consequences of human action on the planet and described the destruction of the environment as a “structural sin,” calling on people to act with urgency...

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, suffered an 'isolated' breathing crisis,  the Vatican said today. Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for two weeks, after being admitted on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that triggered other complications. The coughing fit, known as bronchial spasm, forced him to use an

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Pope Francis' Warning About The Use Of Modern Technology May Surprise You Vatican Pool/Getty Images Pope Francis died today at the age of 88. Throughout his time as Pope, Francis was known for remaining keenly aware of what's happening in the world at any given time. As such, he was not afraid of giving his