How Francis Wooed Donors
Efforts to fix the Vatican’s broken finances helped restore confidence among big givers. But the work isn’t finished.
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‘He Was Like Family’: Faithful Descend on St. Peter’s Square for Pope’s Funeral
Cardinals, royals and heads of state attended. But many mourners, some of whom slept on the streets overnight, said they came for a pope who had cared for the poor and marginalized.
Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition
From “camerlengo” to white smoke, here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
How Francis Wooed Donors
Efforts to fix the Vatican’s broken finances helped restore confidence among big givers. But the work isn’t finished.
Will Pope Francis Be Made a Saint?
Two of the five popes before Francis have become saints, but merely serving as pontiff is no longer a guarantee of canonization.
My Selfie With Francis: The Digital Legacy of an Approachable Pope
Many of the Catholics he counseled were much younger, but he made a habit of trying to meet them where they were.
Israeli Prime Minister Offers Condolences Three Days After Pope’s Death
The delay in issuing a statement reflected apparent tensions between Israel and Francis, who criticized Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza.
Prelude to a Funeral
In One Image Prelude to a Funeral By Tomás Munita and Peter Robins The rituals of the Vatican can seem timeless, impervious to change. But look closer. The Swiss Guards accompanying Pope Francis on his final journey still wear the colors of the …
After Pope Francis: A Round Table With David French
Three religious thinkers on the state of Catholicism.
The Quiet Farewell Before Pope Francis’ Funeral
Before mourners in their thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square to grieve, before leaders from around the world arrive to pay their respects, and long before cardinals cloister themselves to consider the future, the Vatican holds a small ceremony …
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