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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.

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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,

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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?

Pope Francis Said Goodbye In His Last Hour

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Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout

People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay homage to Pope Francis, the Vatican may extend the opening hours of St. Peter’s Basilica beyond the established time of midnight, the Vatican Press office said.

The Washington Post · 3h

Thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis as Vatican considers extending public viewing

The public viewing of Pope Francis’ casket is scheduled to resume Thursday, a day after it began with numbers that were so strong that the Vatican said it would consider longer hours to meet the deman

USA Today · 20h

Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

Pope Francis was a global influencer. Here's how he did it.

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'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.

NBC News · 10h

Why the next pope may differ from Francis

With 80% of the College of Cardinals having been appointed by Pope Francis, will the next pope be similar to him? NBC News' Steve Kornacki explains why this may not necessarily be the case.

MSNBC · 13h

Why Pope Francis’ successor could have ‘great influence’ on U.S. politics

Pope Francis was seen as a more progressive leader of the Catholic Church, but will his successor follow that example? Former Ohio Governor John Kasich and Religion News Service National Reporter Jack Jenkins join Chris Jansing to discuss the church’s influence on American politics.

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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Remembering Pope Francis' visit to the United States

For six days in September, 2015, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the United States, visiting some of the country's ...

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JD Vance opens up about meeting Pope Francis the day before he died

WASHINGTON — In the final hours of Pope Francis' life, he had what was unknowingly his last meeting with a global leader: U.S ...

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When the pope met the president: Francis' meetings with Obama, Biden and Trump

By the time Francis took over as leader of the Catholic Church in 2013, meetings between the president and the pontiff had ...

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Vance: ‘Great blessing’ to meet with Pope Francis shortly before his death

The vice president reflected publicly on the Easter Sunday visit after a private tour of the Taj Mahal in India.

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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Pastor blasts late Pope Francis for what he did when he was alive, shares his offence

A pastor has criticised the late Pope Francis, who recently passed away at 88. The pastor said the Pope misled millions of ...

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'He would always ask everyone to pray for him' | Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School sister remembers Pope Francis following his death at 88

Sister Maria Francisco, of Bishop Louis Reicher, who saw the pontiff during his 2015 U.S. visit, reflects on his impact and ...

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