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Pope Francis, Catholics

Reuters on MSN · 5h

For US Catholics, Pope Francis' tenure defined by growing divisions

When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, cheering crowds of Catholics and non-Catholics turned out in New York, Washington and Philadelphia to greet him, lifting hopes that the U.S. church was about to enter a new,

The New York Times · 23h

How Francis, a Progressive Pope, Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.

His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm.

USA TODAY on MSN · 7h

Daily Briefing: Funeral set for Pope Francis

Faithful followers and world leaders will attend the funeral for Pope Francis in Vatican City on Saturday. Francis, 88, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, the Vatican said, ending a reign in which he repeatedly clashed with traditionalists and championed the poor and marginalized.

Pope Francis tried to change Catholic Church for women

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

Pope Francis hoped to change how the church operates. Why it led conservatives to revolt.

Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ordination as deacons.

How Pope Francis’ progressive legacy changed the church

Pope Francis didn’t affirm same-sex marriage or lobby for ordaining women as priests. But he gently steered the Catholic Church in a more progressive direction while leading with compassion, openness and humility.

ABC News on MSN · 21h

This is how Pope Francis viewed climate change

When Pope Francis died the world lost not only the leader of the Catholic Church but also the first pontiff in history to take a stance on climate change.

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A look at Pope Francis’ historic final visit to Washington, and his enduring ties to the US

Pope Francis held strong relations with the United States throughout his papacy, and his visit to Washington in 2015 was ...

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The complex legacy left by Pope Francis and Harvard fights back against the Trump administration: Morning Rundown

Plus, salon owners are seeing a massive drawdown in clients coming in for their regular scheduled appointments, citing ...

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With Pope Francis, Biden Shared Grief, Trump Harbored Grievances

With his upcoming funeral, Pope Francis will one last time force the world to take a look at two U.S. Presidents who ...

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Did Pope Francis ever visit New Hampshire? A look at his time in the United States

Pope Francis died Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Here's a look at his time in the United States, including if he ever ...

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Why are flags half-staff in Texas, US? How long flags are lowered in honor of Pope Francis

Both Texas and United States flags are half-staff to honor the death of Pope Francis. The flags will remain lowered through ...

National Catholic Register5h

Remembering Pope Francis’ 2015 Visit to the United States

Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, visited the United States just once, nearly 10 years ago, in September ...

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Why are US flags at half-staff in Mississippi? What to know after death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died April 21 in Rome. President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff until the pontiff is ...

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Pope Francis' funeral set for Saturday; body will lie in state for 3 days

The funeral of the late Pope Francis will take place in St. Peter's Square on Saturday morning with his body lying in state ...

How Pope Francis Has Shaped the Current American Episcopacy

Pope Francis appointed then-Bishop Richard Henning of Providence to succeed Cardinal Seán O’Malley in the Archdiocese of ...

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What happens when a pope dies? What to know after passing of Pope Francis

Pope Francis Francis died April 21 at 88, after battling a respiratory infection since Feb. 14. What happens next?

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