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For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise
An unlikely choice to be pope championed causes and challenged orthodoxy, keeping allies and critics alike on their toes.
Latest Updates: Cardinals to Hold First Meeting to Set Pope’s Funeral
Though Pope Francis outlined his wishes for a modest burial, the funeral for a pope is no simple matter. It will likely take ...
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In Richmond, faithful reflect on legacy of Pope Francis
Local parishes in Richmond remember Pope Francis with candlelight vigils, prayers and services celebrating his life and ...
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and ...
Photos: The world reacts to the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate ...
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...