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Special terms used during the period between popes

VATICAN CITY — Here is an explanation of some of the terms and practices related to the time between the death of Pope Francis...

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2025-04-23T09:10:17-04:00April 22nd, 2025|conclave, interregnum, National/World News, papal death, Pope Francis, sede vacante, terms|

Pope’s funeral set for April 26, public viewing April 23-25

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated April 26 in St. Peter’s Square,...

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2025-04-23T09:10:52-04:00April 22nd, 2025|funeral, National/World News, papal death, Pope Francis, public viewing|

Amid mourning, remember the pope was a man of great hope, says Archbishop Fabre

Like Catholics in the Archdiocese of Louisville and worldwide, Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre said he’s trying to wrap his heart and mind around the...

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2025-04-23T09:11:48-04:00April 21st, 2025|Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, Archdiocesan News, hope, mourn, papal death, Pope Francis|

U.S. cardinal to play key role until a new pope is elected

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the death of Pope Francis April 21, the practical aspects of overseeing the...

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2025-04-21T14:27:35-04:00April 21st, 2025|camerlengo, Cardinal kevin Farrell, National/World News, papal death, Pope Francis|

God always waits, goes looking for those who are lost, pope says

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Gospel contains a great message of hope, “because it tells us that wherever we...

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2025-04-16T16:26:26-04:00April 16th, 2025|gospel, Holy Year 2025, National/World News, Pope Francis|

Jesus pursues brokenness to offer healing, pope’s catechesis says

By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Jesus seeks out people in their woundedness and isolation to offer healing and hope, even...

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2025-03-27T08:46:03-04:00March 26th, 2025|holy door, National/World News, Pope Francis|

Pope knew he ‘might not make it,’ physician says

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — For Pope Francis’ medical team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day. “For...

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Saints for Kids — How to celebrate the solemnity of St. Joseph

Feast day: March 19 St. Joseph is the husband of Mary and the father of Jesus. He has many titles, such as “Head of...

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2025-03-18T10:38:38-04:00March 18th, 2025|Archdiocesan News, Pope Francis, Saints for Kids, solemnity of St. Joseph, Youth|

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalized in mid-February, the Vatican press office released...

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2025-03-17T08:57:08-04:00March 16th, 2025|Gemelli hospital, National/World News, Pope Francis|

Doctors report pope’s condition is stable

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — On his 21st day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis’ condition remained stable, and he...

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