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Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour
The crowd erupted in cheers of “Viva il Papa!” (Long live the pope) and “Bravo!” as Francis looped through the square in his ...
Read Pope Francis' final Easter address
Pope Francis died on Monday, one day after addressing the crowd from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Easter ...
Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday at St. Peter's Square as he continues recovery
Since his release from the hospital nearly a month ago, Pope Francis has been slowly returning to work and has made several ...
Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice
Pope Francis was dead. Not even 24 hours had passed since he had made a surprise appearance on the balcony overlooking St ...
President Trump Honors Pope Francis Alongside Giant Easter Bunny
The commander in chief was flanked by first lady Melania Trump and a person in a giant Easter Bunny costume as he solemnly ...
Pope’s Easter message appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine
Pope Francis appealed for peace in Gaza and Ukraine as well as other conflict hotspots, in his Easter speech. The address was ...
Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says: Updates
The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...
Pope Francis’s funeral will be Saturday. Here’s what it will look like.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at the funeral, including Catholic mourners, cardinals and world leaders.