Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

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Vatican insiders and interlocutors said the pontiff wanted to avoid getting swept up in the polarizing politics that ...

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They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, showed a preference for humility and simplicity.