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Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize poor

Oct 9, 2025

Cary pastor reflects on significance of US-born Pope

May 12, 2025

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Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death

Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death, recalling his preaching about God's mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor people.

Apr 21

Pope Leo XIV: How his views compare to those of Pope Francis

May 10, 2025

Pope Francis' popemobile to become Gaza health clinic for children

May 5, 2025

How will social media impact the papal conclave?

May 5, 2025

Updates: Pope Francis laid to rest after historic funeral

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Apr 26, 2025

Cary church honors Pope Francis during Saturday mass

Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis remembered as 'pope among the people' in funeral homily

Apr 26, 2025

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Priest shares memories of his former classmate: Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025

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Vatican keeps St. Peter's open for public viewing of Pope Francis

Apr 24, 2025

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St. Peter's Basilica opens to the public to pay their respects to Pope Francis before his funeral

Apr 23, 2025

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Pope Francis' legacy remembered as a blessing to gay the community

Apr 23, 2025

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Cardinals set Pope Francis' funeral for Saturday morning, with public viewing starting Wednesday

Apr 22, 2025

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Triangle community remembers Pope Francis: 'A father figure'

Apr 22, 2025

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Catholics churches across North Carolina remembering Pope Francis

Apr 22, 2025

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President Trump, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy meet privately ahead of pope's funeral

Late Friday, Trump posted Ukraine and Russia were "very close to a deal."

Apr 26, 2025

American Kielce Gussie does 1st reading at Pope Francis' funeral

American Kielce Gussie, who works as a journalist at Vatican News, did the first reading -- several verses from the Acts of the Apostles -- at Pope Francis' funeral.

Apr 26, 2025

Watch 'Francis: The People's Pope'

In "Francis: The People's Pope," we spoke with Americans the late pontiff personally touched and blessed. We also look back at his impact on pop culture and look ahead to the upcoming conclave.