Pope Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless
As democratic values and alliances were being turned upside down, the pope was a consistent moral guidepost. Who can play that role now?
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Latest Updates: Cardinals to Hold First Meeting to Set Pope’s Funeral
Guesses about who will be the next Roman Catholic pope often prove inaccurate. Before the selection of Pope Francis in 2013, many bookmakers had not even counted him among the front-runners. This time, predictions are further complicated because Francis made many appointments in a relatively short amount of time during his tenure, diversifying the College…
Romans Mourn Francis, Their Bishop and Their ‘Man of Peace’
The faithful converged on Francis’ other spiritual home, St. John Lateran, to pay their respects and process the passing of their diocesan leader.
Latin Americans remember a pontiff who was one of their own.
Latin Americans remember a pontiff who was one of their own.
How Maryland Hit Its 30×30 Goal
The protected land includes a one-acre fish hatchery at Unicorn Lake in eastern Maryland and the sprawling Green Ridge State Forest in the west. It includes shorelines, farms and woods around Naval Air Station Patuxent River, and the Chesapeake Forest Lands, some 75,000 wooded acres that are home to species like bald eagles and the…
People Gather to Mourn, and Honor, Pope Francis
The world is mourning Pope Francis, who died on Monday at 88. Church bells tolled in Vatican City, Manila, Paris and beyond as a tribute to the pontiff, a progressive reformer from Argentina. Catholics mourned as world leaders penned tributes. Now, as the church prepares for the complex process of naming a successor, many are…
For Pope Francis, a Last Burst of Pastoring Before Death
The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of his duties. Their joy proved short-lived.
What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions
The funeral for Pope Francis, who died on Monday, will follow a centuries-old tradition, with rituals spanning several days and a viewing of his body for mourners from around the world. Immediately After the Pope’s Death Inside the Vatican, the ritual begins when a doctor is summoned to certify the pontiff’s death, and write a…
U.S. Airstrike Hits Yemeni Capital, Killing 12, Houthi Health Officials Say
Witnesses said an airstrike on Sunday hit a densely populated area adjacent to the Old City in Houthi-dominated Sana.
Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Candidates to Succeed Francis.
Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of which direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.