An unlikely choice to be pope championed causes and challenged orthodoxy, keeping allies and critics alike on their toes.
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For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise
An unlikely choice to be pope championed causes and challenged orthodoxy, keeping allies and critics alike on their toes.
Trump and Pope Francis Had Sharply Different Views, and Sharp Disagreements
The pope and the president remade the Catholic church and American politics in their outsider images, but their relationship was defined by their remarkable clashes.
Romans Mourn Francis, Their Bishop and Their ‘Man of Peace’
The faithful converged on Francis’ other spiritual home, St. John Lateran, to pay their respects and process the passing of their diocesan leader.
People Gather to Mourn, and Honor, Pope Francis
As church bells tolled across the world, Catholics and non-Catholics alike mourned a pontiff who pushed for change.
‘Conclave’ Offers a Glimpse Inside the Secretive Process of Choosing a Pope
Papal experts have lauded the Oscar-nominated film as one of the more accurate depictions of the closed-door Vatican gathering.
Who Is Kevin Farrell, the Vatican’s New De Facto Administrator?
Cardinal Farrell, who holds the position of cardinal chamberlain, or camerlengo in Italian, will run the Holy See’s affairs until a new pope is chosen.
How Will a New Pope Be Chosen After Francis’ Death?
Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have remained unchanged for centuries.
On Busy Last Day, Pope Francis Met JD Vance and Gave an Easter Blessing
The pontiff had remained surprisingly active despite twice nearly dying in respiratory crises earlier this year.
Pope Francis Celebrated Easter and Met With JD Vance the Day Before He Died
The pontiff met with Vice President JD Vance on Sunday and blessed Catholics gathered for Easter. His doctors had urged him to rest.