Poor and powerful pray for eternal repose of a pope ‘with an open heart’
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was “a pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone,” said Cardinal Giovanni Battista…
Poor to welcome pope’s casket to St. Mary Major where simple tomb is ready
VATICAN CITY — Given the late Pope Francis’ care and concern for the poor, a representative group of them has been formally invited to…
Real conclaves: They aren’t the thrillers seen in film
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY —Novels and films that include or revolve around a conclave often include nefarious plotting, or at least politicking, and…
In last interview, pope shares lie he always regretted
By Carol Glatz ROME — In Pope Francis’ last formal interview before he died, he shared the one lifelong regret he had never forgiven…
Pope’s funeral set for April 26, public viewing April 23-25
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated April 26 in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced.…
Global pastor: In word and deed, pope preached mercy, outreach
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis died the morning of April 21 at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. He gave…
Pope’s return from hospital coincides with Vatican conference on aging
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Even though its focus was mainly scientific, a Vatican-sponsored conference on aging and longevity could not ignore the ongoing…
Pope returns to Vatican after long hospitalization
By Cindy Wooden ROME — Immediately before leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia and…
Church has role in fight against AI-generated exploitation
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Catholic Church needs to expand its safeguarding efforts to include the new threats and opportunities posed by artificial…
Pope’s doctors report more improvement, but no date for his release
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis no longer needs the “noninvasive mechanical ventilation” he has used most nights since experiencing a breathing…
