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Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted
Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...
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Chinese Catholics mourn Pope Francis, mull Church's future
In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for ...
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Pope Francis cared deeply about Holy Land, Jews, but left ‘sour taste’ after Oct. 7
Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...
Mourners line up in St. Peter's Basilica to pay respects to Pope Francis: See photos
Tens of thousands of mourners filtered into St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope ...
Pope Francis lies in state as faithful, and others, bid farewell
Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral. But the thousands of people lining up to see Francis on ...
After death of Pope Francis, Philadelphia remembers historic papal visit of 2015
As communities across the Delaware Valley mourn the pontiff's death, many also remember the visit Pope Francis made to ...
'I fear a world without him': Pope Francis was a global influencer. Here's how he did it.
Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.