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Across Latin America, people sign condolence books and lower flags after the death of Pope Francis
In Ecuador, Cuba and Argentina, people gathered to remember Pope Francis. (AP/Cesar Olmos, Ariel Fernández, Milexsy Durán and ...
Thousands fill the streets to pay tribute to late Pope
There's been an outpouring of support from all over the world as thousands gathered to pay tribute to Pope Francis.
Pope Francis laid to rest after 250,000 attend funeral service
Dozens of heads of state attended the funeral service for Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, at St. Peter’s Square ...
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Why are flags at half-staff in Michigan? Here's what to know
President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered at half-staff in honor ... When he was elected in 2013, Pope Francis said he chose his name in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century ...
The Latest: Francis is remembered as a ‘pope among the people’ as he is laid to rest
World dignitaries and Catholic faithful attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday. Despite the ...
Why are flags at half-staff in Michigan? Here's what to know
American flags are at half-staff in Michigan in honor of Pope Francis, who died April 21, 2025, at 88 years old. Here's what to know.
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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. His last public appearance was on Easter Sunday during which he blessed thousands of ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...