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The Francis papacy in broad strokes

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Pope Francis walks towards a newly planted oak tree during a tree-planting ceremony during the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology, at the Vatican, Oct. 4, 2019. (Credit: Alessandra Tarantino/AP.)

The Francis papacy in broad strokes

Apr 22
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Funeral for Pope Francis to be held Saturday morning in Rome

Apr 22
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Pope Francis twirls a soccer ball he was presented by a member of the Circus of Cuba, during his weekly general audience in the Pope Paul VI hall, at the Vatican, Jan. 2, 2019. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

A look back at some of Pope Francis’s top soundbites

Apr 22
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Vance, top Vatican aides discussed migration, religious freedom, political tension

Apr 19
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Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Credit: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini.)

Commonwealth of Nations seeks Vatican collaboration in peace, tolerance

Apr 17
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Clergy attend the beatification Mass of Carlo Acutis in the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 10, 2020. (Credit: CNS photo/courtesy Diocese of Assisi- Nocera Umbra- Gualdo Tadino.)

New documentary looks at life of Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized this month

Apr 16
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Vatican confirms suppression of all branches of scandal-plagued Peru group

Apr 14
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Monsignor Massimiliano Matteo Boiardi, left, holds a microphone for Pope Francis as he wishes a good Palm Sunday and Holy Week to faithful who attended Mass on Palm Sunday in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

‘New phase’ of Francis papacy is slowing taking shape

Apr 14
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Pope Francis appears at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on March 23, 2025. (Credit: Domenico Stinellis/AP.)

Period of Rest for Pope Francis is getting very active

Apr 13
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Pope makes surprise outing to Marian basilica on eve of Holy Week

Apr 12
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The Francis papacy in broad strokes

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Cardinal Gracias says Pope Francis was ‘fearless’

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