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Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St.

Apr 24, 2025 1:00 AM Read more >

A young nun says goodbye to Francis after hours in line with thousands of faithful

VATICAN CITY (AP) 鈥� Peruvian nun Alba Socola waited in line for almost five hours with thousands of other Catholics on Wednesday to enter St. Peter鈥檚 Basilica and give her final farewell to the late Pope Francis.

Apr 23, 2025 9:14 PM Read more >

Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins

VATICAN CITY (AP) 鈥� Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter鈥檚 Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the start of three days of public viewing ahead of his funeral.

Apr 23, 2025 7:01 PM Read more >

Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion

ATLANTA (AP) 鈥� The pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day 鈥渇ast鈥� boycott of Target stores over the retail chain's commitment to diversity initiatives is now calling for that effort to continue as a 鈥渇ull Target boycott.鈥� The Rev.

Apr 23, 2025 4:19 PM Read more >

The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter鈥檚 Basilica to lie in state for three days of public mourning for the Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style , concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace .

Apr 23, 2025 2:38 PM Read more >

'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, M茅tis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday鈥檚 funeral of Pope Francis 鈥� a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion.

Apr 23, 2025 12:55 PM Read more >

Bells toll, faithful gather in Toronto and Montreal to honour late Pope Francis

TORONTO 鈥� Catholic faithful gathered for multiple events in Toronto and Montreal to commemorate the late Pope Francis on Tuesday, a day the Archbishop of Toronto described as one of sadness but also thanks for a pontiff dedicated to building bridges

Apr 23, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >

Veterans Affairs asks employees to report 'anti-Christian bias' for investigation by new task force

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� The Department of Veterans Affairs is establishing a task force to investigate employee reports of alleged anti-Christian bias among their colleagues, part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to infuse its agenda with re

Apr 23, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

AP PHOTOS: Iconic images of Pope Francis' procession captured by AP photographer

VATICAN CITY (AP) 鈥� Emilio Morenatti , chief photographer in Spain for The Associated Press, arrived in St. Peter鈥檚 Square before sunrise to wait for Pope Francis鈥� casket to pass through the crowd and into St. Peter鈥檚 Basilica.

Apr 23, 2025 10:22 AM Read more >

In Argentina, debates over Pope Francis' legacy lead to one question: Why didn鈥檛 he return?

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) 鈥� Jorge Mario Bergoglio, born in Buenos Aires, never set foot in his homeland after becoming Pope Francis in 2013.

Apr 23, 2025 10:04 AM Read more >

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